Flooding Season
Rain
finally rain
it falls in droves
pouring down
to splat
splatter
and splash
as it melts away
the snow and ice
and fields flood
as rivers swell
and I am still
ever so grateful
for each
and every drop
ans step out
barefoot
to twirl
in the grass
with mud on my feet
and my face
tilted to the sky
Goodbye Christmas
Packing up
the mistletoe
glass ornaments
back in their nests
bits of shiny
wrapped in tissue
and garlands
tucked in to rest
the tree comes down
piece by piece
as holiday cheer
is tucked away
but the little figures
of Rudolph
just want
to stay out and play
An Ache of Longing
I feel the need
to cling to you
like lichen
clings to the the bark
of branches
and morning dew
clings to blades of grass
the feeling
creating a sense
of vulnerability
as I seek out
your comfort
so long missed
and withheld from its
fullest expression
for a few days longer
Safe and WarmAlthough disappointed
because the weather
warmed so quick
and all the snow
melted away
lickety-split
in the end
you find yourself
grateful for the home
that kept you safe
and the warm bed
that fought off
winter’s chafe
There will be time
again
to play in the snow
another year
Cuddling Weather
Come snuggle with me
under a warm afghan
and let me
tuck my toes
beneath the warmth
of your thigh
as we curl together
on the couch
and watch a movie
about the end
of the world
and become inspired
to create a world
all our own
together
Cherished Memories
Peace and comfort
and nurturing warmth
slide into place
like a body
fitting in
against another
as arms wrap
to hold close
those most dear
and these moments
linger
in our memories
far into the future
to comfort us
in times of need
When the
harsh and cold
of the world
makes everything
seem dim
Twisting the Leaf 