The frost-bitten sun sinks. Puckered rosehips, brilliant drops of blood, Sprinkle among the scraggly underbrush, While silvery drifts slouch deep in their beds. The twisted poplar thrusts jagged edges Against soft folds of velvet skies; Snapping air snatches breath, Transforms it to mist, sailing away. Solemn silence shivers. Bold, and girded with jewels, Stalwart OrionContinue reading “The Frost-Bitten Sun”
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Dance of Mystery
Aurora Borealis— I love to watch her dancing, Leaping, twirling gleefully Midst the shimmering galaxies. With stars a stunning backdrop, She flings her skirts of splendor; They’re emerald with tinges Of royal sapphire fringes. When all around me hushes, I hear her silks swish softly. Her faintest eerie singing From static space comes ringing. AuroraContinue reading “Dance of Mystery”
Canada Day
At dark, bright streaks like shooting stars— Arch grandly ‘cross the summer night. They burst into a flickering light Erupting into showers of sparks. The thrilling pops resound afar, Across the fields they echo low. The sizzling colors spray and glow Like water fountains in the sky. Again one shoots; again it blasts, A chandelierContinue reading “Canada Day”
Inspired to Inspire 