Autumn Frost and Ice

the clouds have cleared

and under the watch of stars

and deeply cold temperatures

ice crystals are born

ephemeral beings

like wings of glass

ponds freeze over

exquisite expression for a brief time

bubbles held in ice

like a universe mirroring our sky

whose breath rises

from this wee cavern into the earth

they are tucked away for winter

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Autumn Snow

this is our third snowfall

each time 1/2 inch plus

autumn colors dressed in snow

with a dash of sunlight

so lovely

the golden forest trees are tamaracks (Western Larch)

they still have some of their needles on

stunning mixed with snow

light snow like this

reminds me of cotton fields

and so our autumn goes

sun and snow mingle 

sometimes rain graces our days

the wood stove is going

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