2.25.2016

DC: metamorphosis


Winter is now dancing with Spring

daytime temperatures are high and snow is melting
the creek is  a mix of flowing and frozen


night time temps are cold
and waters freeze over


along the shore
snow
grass and ice


  crystals grow at night
these were needle small 


along holes where animals or people have stepped
teeny hands of crystals grow while we sleep
and melt in the day


I do not remember seeing these seeds in our creek before
(they are floating in the water, or frozen to it)
I hope it is a native plant
~

so we've arrived at the in-between
of winter's breath
and the lively dance of spring

a metamorphosis of one season turning into the next

hibernation
turns to thaw and freeze
every day
until 
spring will reign
~

I find it all so beautiful to see

 ~
I am joining a wonderful group of artists
this weekend,
letting the word: Metamorphosis 
inspire them to create in any way they wish 
and share it on their blogs

~
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2.13.2016

Whispers of Spring



 we were lucky to have a few blue sky days
starry nights
which means cold enough for ice crystals
to appear



winter blues and whites 
in sunlight
enchanting



it has been warm this week
in the 40'sF

snow is melting
sometimes it rains, instead of snows

yesterday i saw a Steller Jay bathing in the pond
the day before sand fleas - they only appear when it is warm
and
the day before a mosquito


these beautiful crystals 
don't whisper of spring


usually February 
does not whisper of Spring

but this year
we are finding whispers of spring already
~
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2.03.2016

Ice Crystal Morning


clouds parted during the night
stars shinned clear and bright


temperature dropped to -1F
and 
crystals grew
creating a magical winter wonderland to awaken to


the song 
of snow geese filled the world
as they flew overhead


the world appears enchanted


wings of crystalline ice


and 
wings in the sky
~
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