Black Gold

when April snow comes,
she draws perfect silhouettes 
before spreading soil

Only Branches (No Legs)

snow trickles through trees
as winter holds fast to spring
emptying our park

despite a cold snap
brought by April treachery 
spring blooms bring beauty

perfect skyline view
from this lonely bleacher seat
(as cold as your words)

her last big event
for her high school gymnastics 
in a pandemic

no medals for her.
just bravery: a new sport
and some kind teammates

even when we lose
he has won his only chance 
to be part of this

ski season is done.
we’ll have to make do with yards
full of happiness.

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

dyeing our spring eggs
(her childhood reaches fall)
empty nest beckons

spring break adventures:
walking two dogs, badminton.
so exciting, right?

the cat disagrees.
scared halfway up a light pole,
she scratched her way down.

it’s not all hardship.
rarely will this boy smile.
yet, for weightlifting.