a powder escape
from the harsh reality
of everyday life
world reflected
with wooden beams, windy view
and skis. always skis.
snow arrived today.
soft, slippery, it snuck in
and brought back this piece:
in the purple night
on our perfect patio
completion beckons.
Berthoud Pass driving
sisters learn two years apart
same day, different face
snow like stardust
sparkling in morning light
to begin our day
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
trying to find peace
in simple, everyday walks
with green below snow
even if it’s small
even if it’s too chunky
it helped us get through
even if it’s spring
even if Corona wins
it helped us smile
let’s build a snowman
even if the snow is soft
we can make this work
our lives lived in lines
hoping that this snow will pass
and leave us with spring
the blizzard blew in
and our weekend flew away
(reality bites)
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