Happy White Christmas!

In winter's midst

steel gray white silver blue

deep shadows retreating

into mountain crevices

clouds covering sky hidden

sun shining in memories

of warm breezes

while cold winds

announce their presence

with lashing strikes

of frigid air                                    

creation quiet

life is sleeping

concealed under 

a white carpet                         

heavy and thick

dreams in hibernation

energies contract            

conserving being

internal spark simmering

at a low temperature

just enough to maintain

what is needed

dark falls early and lasts long

patience required

and trust too

that which feels dead, 

which feels lost, which feels gone

still exists, waiting in silence

readying itself for renewal

as winter slowly exits

and spring returns      

My Views of the New Year...

brilliant sunny winter day

with shining bits of crystal snow
floating down from above
sparkling little sun catchers
on a meandering dance through air and space