Winter Solstice

on the threshold of winter 

(even though it has seemed like winter for a few weeks)

when the light does come out

it is incredibly magical

I have seen this male a few times

one of his antlers is half missing, broken

I wonder what his story is

soon they will be dropping their antlers 

and begin to grow a new set

forest paths

beckon snow clad

most days are cloudy

when the sun comes out

it is time to celebrate

step out into the day

let the light pour into our eyes

and

kiss our skin

the shores of lakes

grow treasures of ice

as it has been a super cold month!

here we are on the threshold

between Autumn and Winter

the shortest day

and

longest night of the year

~

from my wee cabin

to yours

I wish you a lovely Solstice!

~

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Spirit of Winter

 it was a dark and cloudy day

wind stirred the lake to dance

snow piled high upon the banks

reflected upon calmer waters

the sky

a place to still one's heart

one's breath

to stroll amongst the details 

and wrap winter's spirit around one's self

~

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Snowflakes

teeny

tiny 

ice stars

snowflakes grace my wooden steps

their beauty is a spiritual thing

for my spirit is never the same

after being in their presence

 

piles 

and 

piles 

of snowflakes

equals:

SNOW!

Lovely holidays to one and all!

~

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