Winter Blossom

Treetops glisten with the sprinklings of fairy dust

As breath of winter falls upon the frosted fields

Flowing rivers becalmed as winter overpowers them

Crystal covered gardens flower with blossom white.

A silken carpet underfoot, undisturbed a winter blanket

Melting to the touch create an atmosphere of calm

Muffled sounds of winter creep slowly through the air

Welcome greeting cards in every field and garden

How such gently falling flowers

So delicate, pristine and pure

Can with such calm, persuasive, strength

Force a halt on all that moves around

Carpet lying there becomes a barrier to climb

Carefully crafted layers unite with strength imbued

Momentary joy at the wisp of wonderment

Turns in time to thoughts of menace and foreboding

Grinding to a halt the machinations of humanity

With such ease they slide and drift and hold

Blocking arteries with ease it leaves us stranded

Breeds inane bewilderment at the chaos that ensues

How these gently falling blossoms

Pure and frosted pallor to the eye

Can halt the wheels of industry

With such a gentle touch

© F Martin

2012