rise

Distant Snow

as our weather rises and shifts
winter still holds fast
to the horizon

the temperature rises
snow becomes fog
the universe dissolves into itself

the past
arises
from the ice

the power
to rise
intention under wings

a circle of life
dormancy
gives rise to rebirth

first bale
makes the road
for all others

rock and lichen
give rise to
new life’s watch tower

winter’s blanket thrown off
everything simmers
not quite ready to rise

green dinosaur
rises from the ancient earth
defying extinction

experience, strength and hope
rise
from a single source

dear Johnny
the last to bed
the first to rise

alone
with everything
between the clouds

crimson roots give rise
to the pristine white
purity of petals