Joy

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Before the high plains caress the mountains

  a liminal space of short prairie grass beckons

As brown grass brushes above the knee

  feeling begins to stir once again

Like fine sandpaper

  polishing away roughness of journey

Where solitude cleanses life's pain

  a balm of God's grace washes away shame

Wind rustles dry grass after frost melts away

  reminds that Spring follows Winter

Silenced places begin to waken

  Meadowlarks of soul return singing

Tangerine sunrises and peach sunsets

  draws beauty out from deep within

Drawing out who I am

  recovering innocence

What was lost is found

  as soak in painted prairie sky

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Frostbitten

Frostbitten

Hoarfrost hangs heavily

  late into the morning

  purity of icy fog lingers

Sun's filtered light

  paleness eerily loiters

  coolness grips surfaces

Each breath shocks the lungs

  inhale brutalness to the core

  exhale steamy warmth

Frost gathers on brow

  eyelashes white

  vision blurred

Warmth awaits at home

  comfort of embrace

  love thaws frostbitten soul

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Rest

Rest

Rest in sun's warmth

  shines brightly through the window

  into me on a February day

Rays penetrate mind

  surfacing clutter from deep within

  tenderness evaporates cares

What picked up that isn't mine

  lay gently down in honor

  so it can return to rightful owner

Quietness loudly exposes

  more debris from the week

  unburden my soul

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Moonless Howls

Moonless Howls

Coyotes singing

  wind screaming

  moonless night

Cloudless sky

  stars so bright

  sleepy eyes

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