24 January 2026

windchime

hang me where the summer breeze

plays soft and low upon my skin

or in the northeast corner cool

where winter winters blow hard

I'll sing out loud or softly mourn

dancing to the fickle touch

the wind's my love he never stays

but comes and goes without a word

come stormy gales or zephyrs fair

he has no voice so I must be

his song for all to hear


17 January 2026

winter sunshine


i'm walking in a wonderland

but not of snow

the air is clear

no rain in sight

what is this magic

this breeze that teases

hints of spring belie

the dark january days

i spread my fingers wide

catch warmth and wind

flying high above

the groaning days

my silly broken heart

still hopes anew

that in the gloom

a light still shines

this winter sunshine

this longing fierce

for joyful times

for peace on earth

hope against hope

believing is seeing

i turn my face upwards