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
Bright News
renewal
Spring Planting
ski season is done.
we’ll have to make do with yards
full of happiness.
Oh, Oh, Colorado
our ski season ends
with bluebird jumps and peak views
(and a pinch of angst)
Praise Powder
a Sunday ski day
is not equal to church time
(it's so much better)
What Leadership Looks Like
leading via flags:
half-mast for Asian victims;
visit to Georgia
against the blue sky
we try to erase their hate
with gestures of love
Another COVID Milestone
quarantine closures
plus trapped-home anxiety
delayed this moment
yet, the smile wins
a year later, we made it
(a taste of freedom)
Digging Out
first building puzzles
then cuddling with kitties
nice to see that grin
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
Yet, So Heavy
the sun god returns
leaving only soft snow drifts
to battle today
Powder Power
only two days late
the snow has taken over
(Lord, save us from drought)
