Seasonal Stress

though the frost persists
spring pushes its petals through
filled with rays of hope

The Geese Say It’s Spring

snowy petals fall
as spring goslings first appear
(seasoned mockery)

sometimes a small bloom
from a broken, displaced plant
is all a day needs

even its roots wait
patiently in their soil
basking in the sun

our ski season ends
with bluebird jumps and peak views
(and a pinch of angst)

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

a hellish week (year)
but we are nearing the end
and it’s so damn sweet

cats and flowers rise
as soon as the sun is bright
to welcome rare rain

please, rain, end this drought 
this plague of world crises
waiting at the door

these pink winter lines
like angel’s wings each morning 
welcoming the day

nasi goreng rice:
a Thursday accomplishment 
i celebrate now

no beach silhouette 
could compare to mountain snow
with my boys up front