This poem is written in a traditional sonnet style with 14 lines, and each line contains 10 syllables. I was fortunate to witness this park one day before the rising temperatures would begin transforming the park from its winter look.
Invitation from warmer winter day
Insisting on afternoon nature hike
Snowy Walnut Woods, waiting with sunshine
Feeling welcome, childlike emotions strike
Deep snow lining each trail, bright white border
Dressing in cozy layers, feeling warm
Park’s newest treasures, eager to explore
Thankful for winter’s freedom from snowstorms
Ancient sycamore tree branches glisten
Discovering cross-country skiers’ trail
Beaver dam holds back frozen Big Run creek
Precious winter moments bless, without fail
Looming big thaw will erase winter’s scene
Memories filling life’s unending screen
Originally published March, 2021.
Big Sky Buckeye 
Beautiful poem and pictures, for me I look forward to see days like these pictures because I don’t care for such terrible hot weather , but it is something to look forward to.
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Eileen, thank you for reading and sharing. I could have saved this poem for a future date, but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded of where we have been and where we are headed.
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Happy Monday, Richard!
Beautiful poem & photos.
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Tina, thank you for reading and sharing these kind words. May your days ahead be filled with God’s peace.
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My pleasure. And thank you.
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