2018.04.02: hold on

nature’s April Fools

freezing temperatures and snow

winter’s not quite done

2018.02.23: ho hum

year’s first winter storm

rain then rain and sleet

sparrows sing in lull

in midst of winter
no hymn sounds more beautiful
chorus of sparrows

only in winter
do voices match with singers
unmasked in bare trees

blue sky and sunshine
deceiving those unaware
ice on shallow streams

afternoon sunshine
not enough to thaw small creek
numbness continues

bouncing holly boughs
announcing news borne on wind
winter storm coming