Puzzlegate

snow arrived today.
soft, slippery, it snuck in
and brought back this piece:
in the purple night
on our perfect patio
completion beckons.

Biked

a small redemption

when the pieces fit in place

so rarely perfect

My Mythili

one day at a time
I’ll win back my little one
(no longer little)

Holding On

a soft Saturday 
to soften life’s hard edges
with kindness and calm

It’s Been a Year…

and the wheels still spin

and we try and wish and blow

and hope for a change

Colorado Born and Bred

Berthoud Pass driving

sisters learn two years apart

same day, different face

Downhill for the Uphill

2020 ends

in the same way it began

(with downhill skiing)

2020 ends

nearly every way different

than a year ago

2020 brings

a balance of sorrow, joy

hidden behind masks

2020 ends

with screens controlling our lives

(searching for meaning)

2021

with its 5-syllable self

will bring us new hope

Ice, Water, Steam

a cold winter walk

along the Colorado

right where it begins

a hot springs retreat

to strip the cold off our skins,

bring heat to our bones

Dirty Bingo

White Elephant win

with every Bingo chiste

bringing laughter, joy

Sparkle

finally, a grin

showing nine weeks of fixed teeth

with a shine of pride