A Whispered Promise

This post originally appeared on thecreative.cafe Sunlight sparkleson branches drenchedwith dew. Blackbirds celebratethe promise ofwarmth to come. Cedar’s sharp scentperfumes the frostyair. Soft moss givesway beneath mycurling toes. And through it all,the goddess softlycalls… Spring will be here soon.Do not despair.

Putting the Garden to Bed

A poem for the dark days of winter This post originally appeared on thecreative.cafe. It’s easywhen you put the garden to bedon a cold winter dayto focus onthe bare branchesfallen in the wind,the number of green tomatoes— such a loss of potential —the blackened buds,what a waste, what a waste. What’s harder is to relishtheContinue reading “Putting the Garden to Bed”