Carl Setzer

Through the Trees

this cold afternoon 
sunlight flowing through the trees 
winter's mists absent

my finger's numbness 
moments deep within winter 
sunlight peeks through clouds

after the snowfall 
leaves laden with memories 
forgotten voices

winter snowfall 
crows chattering 
upon the silence

under the blue sky
embracing this coldest air
soon the rain returns

as the sun descends 
these trees caressed by the snow
silent birds pass

December sunlight 
the grace of the winter sky
deep within my soul

underneath the snow 
so much of life is asleep 
dreaming about spring

this break in the rain 
raindrops bead upon petals 
winter arrives soon

cold autumnal rain 
sunlight returned joyfully 
memories at night

I was able to fit a walk in between rain and wind. Found this lovely bundle of resistance peeking through the shrubs.