My Farewell to Winter

Our mountains have a fresh blanket of snow...

Winter's final frolic before his acquiesce.  

The valley is green and alive...

 Awakened by the warm breath of Spring.

 Two contrasting worlds...

one bidding adieu

and the other sweet anticipation.

Both beautiful in their own right.

Golden Sunshine

The warmth of the sunshine lifts the hearts 

of all who feel its quiet touch.
Each budding leaf feels its presence 

as do tiny seeds well hidden under layers of moist soil.
It's sunny today, 

and all of my world is happy.
                       ~ Carolyn

The Promise of Spring

"The promise of Spring

is there

beneath this blanket

of snow.

Be patient

tender blossom.

Have hope waiting

bud to bloom.

For Winter's cold breath

will soon fade

and the Dance of Spring

will resume."

                     ~ Carolyn

My Weekend

Saturday, warm and sunny.
Got my hands dirty in the soil, felt oh so good.

Sunday, Sabbath Day, fresh snow and cold.
Sunshine in my soul, feels divine.

Let The Glorious Dance Begin!

As the sun begins to shine long enough to warm the earth below,

the buds on my trees and bushes will soon begin to pop

and then their leaves will make their grand appearance.

Seeds now buried beneath snow and soil will begin to sprout

and little by little push their way upward toward the warmth of the sun...

and my garden will awake.

It will be as though Mother Nature has cast her magic wand

across the earth.

Let the glorious dance begin!