make of this bitter winter day,a container wild and sweet —
like a chalice carved in old wood
gift it with a song, one
woven of wind and tumbling snow —
breathe vibrant life within
hold it, oh so gently,
fluttering warm there in your hand —
then set it free to soar aloft
bow deeply to the day,
and embrace what it is telling you —
this is all there is
Cate (me)
"...one woven of wind and tumbling snow..." brings images and sounds to mind, and an eagerness for our first snowfall this weekend!
ReplyDeletestay warm!
I was drawn in to the beauty of your poem, Cate. Thank you, dear spirit.
ReplyDeletecate, I needed this this day....thank you deeply.
ReplyDeleteoh, how I forget everything....many happy returns on YOUR day, dearie ;)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem, Cate:) I've been trying to live each moment of my life realizing that my lifee is this moment..your poem sparks that kind of awareness..thank you:)
ReplyDeletei am new to your site Cate, and your imagery is lovely-thank you
ReplyDeleteHi Cate,
ReplyDeleteFormidable! As always
Louise
Lovely words; lovely image. I hope someday you will put together a book of your words and images--perhaps with a focus on the winter season you teach us all to appreciate so much more.
ReplyDeleteThat is just beautiful. Both the poem and the photo.
ReplyDeleteIt created a moment of perfect balance in my heart.