Wash Perks

blue sky Saturday
with winter branches hugging 
the first day of spring

Ready, Set, Rise

winter sunrise strokes
as soft as with a paintbrush
with red glow on snow

power lines define
the hidden energy here
ready to rise up

a long-shadowed pup
feels tall in the morning light
ready for the day

sunrise to sunset
i follow the moon and sun
winter outdoor joy

vaccine aches trail me
but the ski trail excites me
a bluebird balance

ski reality:
perfect, bluebird, line-less days
few and far between

i am not here now
forever staring at screens.
i am here. on skis.

The last run.

my baby skiing 
breaking my heart in these trees
(not such a baby)

she skis black diamonds
from the top of the mountain 
to her mama’s soul

a powder escape
from the harsh reality
of everyday life

world reflected
with wooden beams, windy view
and skis. always skis.

a solo ski start

best way to begin a year

powderful hope