Sunday, December 21, 2014

winter solstice morning (2014)

the morning light is soft through fine, gauzy clouds.
smoke wafts lazily from the chimney
seasoning the air
with the spicy, vaporous memories
of oaks and pines.
wrapping the morning in earth's timeless heart-song
singing the story of the return of the sun.

1 comment:

  1. A sun that finally regrets its absence and vows to visit more and more often...

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