Winter Trickery

Shades of warmth
conceal the
frigid bite
in the air
that turns
everything
brittle as glass
and brings a haze
to the air

Don’t let
the golden glow
fool you
Grab a coat

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Peaceful Moments

Sometimes
it is the cold
that brings things
into focus
and allows
sweet peace
to slip in and swirl
through senses
as deep breaths
flow
wet and soothing
like a balm
upon the soul

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The Invasion

Clouds drop down
to kiss tree tops
and thread
between trunks
caressing the ground
in wet dewy touches
swallowing
giant mountians
rivers and lakes
in an existence
of white confusion
and silence
that will only last
a little while

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A Morning Meditation

Chilled stone
numbing resting cheeks
as wet sand
soaks denim knees
while misty mornings
filled with fog
turn desolation
into mystery
and crisp air
stings cheeks
as a train whistle blows
in the distance

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Saying Goodbye

Shattered windows
and crumbling walls
when wind blows
shingles fall
yet still she stands
old and strong
creaking timbers
join winter’s song
in summer time
she will fall
tumbling down
’til flattened all

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My Sanctuary

When your
head dips
and whiskers graze
it’s the bark
of the tree
my hand rests on
as I catch my breath
and your touch
upon first kiss
is the feather light
brush of moss
upon which I make
my bed

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