Winter Pallette

Vibrant, sunlit aqua bands streak over grey sky, As smoky purple, broad brush strokes under them lie. Deeply drink this bolder winter palette, before it passes by! Snow clings to the windward side of barren trees, Like white icing on a chocolate cake set in nature's deep freeze. A rare scarlet cardinal at my bird feeder among dozens of dun sparrows. Winter's palette can be so narrow. Seldom seen strong sunlight gilds fallen snow, Raising my spirits with its reflected glow. Tufts of beige grass peek through now and then, Mossy green flower bulb tips poke up, it's safe when? Disappointment and false starts are midwinter cares. Gratitude for January thaw respites we share. Greedy gallivanting about when nature allows. When whipping winds blow, window gazing to merely browse. But lo, three red robins graced my yard today. While yellow crocus flowered, they sought worms, their prey. With such harbingers, I'm impatient for the season on the way, My life force is rising, with more energy to play! MRT 3-17-13