before dawn arrives
the snow still touches the sky
with white fingertips

before dawn arrives
the snow still touches the sky
with white fingertips

the bowl is open
for us to earn winter skins
winter wind and all

like leftover trees
after Christmas joy is gone
this is our country

kitty loves jackets
Patagonia-repaired
perfectly pink warmth

my kitty comfort
is no comfort on this day
(day of infamy)

and the wheels still spin
and we try and wish and blow
and hope for a change
parenting problems
don’t end when the kids grow up
(they can still break you)
Berthoud Pass driving
sisters learn two years apart
same day, different face


snow like stardust
sparkling in morning light
to begin our day

a solo ski start
best way to begin a year
powderful hope
