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
