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 core
winter spoke
with whipping winds
creating havoc
for those who dare
to test themselves
against her strength
respect
………..is all was asked
winter spoke
leaving silence
in the air
and
the beauty of it all
was in the flakes that fell
icing the evergreens
laying a floor
for the angels
to dance upon
leaving light
patterns
that shall glisten
in the sun
winter spoke
who listened
who heard
respect
………..is all that is asked
