snowy petals fall
as spring goslings first appear
(seasoned mockery)
The Geese Say It’s Spring
snow
Yet, We Face It
snow showers plague spring
with their heartless reminder
of cold’s endless reach
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
Oh, Oh, Colorado
our ski season ends
with bluebird jumps and peak views
(and a pinch of angst)
Hold Fast
a snowy Monday
peppered shots fired; deaths;
(Colorado pain)
Praise Powder
a Sunday ski day
is not equal to church time
(it's so much better)
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)
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
