Galaxies of Ice Crystals

this past week 

deep cold temperatures have filled our days and nights

the perfect environment for

crystals to manifest

unique from all i have seen in the past

a bit like the beauty of moths wings

 

layer after layer of beauty came to be

each unique

fragile delights

below the ponds surface

bubbles frozen in time

meadows tall grasses lay down

under the weight of galaxies of crystal beings

their presence inspires joy 

 awe

 

below the ice, a strawberry leaf 

and fuzzy snowflakes on the surface

 

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if you look at my last post

there is a photo of the ponds surface

now look at how many crystals have formed:

daily

they grow and change

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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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