a surge
an urge
to break through
a reach
for warmth
though
the earth
still covered
in a blanket of white cold

bold beauties
bursting of color
anticipating change

a time of unearthing
a time for

your reflection
was left upon
the looking glass
the past wrapped up
in worn out bows
the aches & pains
that subsided
a long time……….. ago
boxed up memories
on a shelf
eluding the simple truth

once
you get beyond

i am rooted
my core stands erect
i am rooted
as i stretch
to touch the sky

i am rooted
stronger
than most
i am rooted
no longer
in search

i am rooted
to the truths
of the universe

a year of indecision
a year of collisions
clearing the plate
making space
where debris was housed
somehow
waking today
without a shadow
following behind
clapping hands
stomping feet
in joy
in release

beating the odds
without placing a

start a ramble
see where it runs
amble
through your thoughts
of this…. that and everythings
without sorting out
let them flow
and let them go
don’t hang
or cling
too long
let them be the lyrics
of a forgotten song

winter spoke
with no warning
nature’s critters
fled
into hollows
caves & caverns
finding a corner
to snuggle in

winter spoke
with a blast of cold
snow fell
creating a blanket deep
keeping a warmth
buried deep
in earth’s