a year in haiku
Bundled forms shuffle
across icy streets, lots in
January cold
across icy streets, lots in
January cold
In February
brighter days arrive amid
still punishing cold
brighter days arrive amid
still punishing cold
Welcome, the sun’s warmth
Felt on cheeks and shoulders, with
snow still under foot
Fast melting snow piles
Create bergs and rivulets
On streets in April
May is hope, promise
Color blooms next to houses
Snow still in the woods
Light and energy
Vibrant in June; we run and
play til exhausted
Rain clouds overcast
Skies in July are so fickle
Now sunny again
Waning days bring us
produce from the valley sweet
carrots, squash and beets
Crisp air after rains
September’s heavy dew and
clear chill nights and days
Rains glaze road and trail
Now icy rinks, October
pumpkins slide fearful
Deep cold, we shudder
Frosted trees heavy, branches
Bend under the weight
Short days, frozen air
December snow muffles sounds
Then, days get longer
2 comments:
You make AK sound like the place to be. I love riding just about anywhere. Especially on wet roads just after its rained when the Sun is breaking through the clouds. I like the sound the tires make on the lightly wet road. I also like the deep droan the wind makes at a certain speed through the trees, like wind through a pipe. You hear all the sounds, smells, the undulating road or trail as you bounce slightly. You're at your own peril while cycling. Makes me feel good as I set short and long goals...'make it around the mud puddle and not be splashed' straight into 'the next fire road intersection' straight into 'to the bend in the road'. Makes the journey fun. Its all perspective and I enjoy bicycling for those reasons. Enjoy your rides. Your body heals and your mind does too..but, I'm sure you get a lot of that in AK.
I see someone stopped by my blog from Anchorage. I hope they liked it and thanks a bundle.
thanks - yes, I did stop by your site. I'm always curious to find out more about my guests.
On another note, my editor stopped by and told me I had a typo. Sorry about that! Correction made. I feel so much better now.
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