Thursday, January 23, 2020

Bones of Winter


These bare branches
are the bones of winter;
persistent, persevering,
collecting snow and ice,
enduring months of cold.

Holding secrets
within their twigs.

Waiting for the 
silent light of spring
to pull liquid life
up the xylem,
to burst the buds
now lying dormant,
enclosed by winter.
© 2020 Richard Havenga






Photo Locations:

1. White Oak ~ Wabasis Lake Park - Kent County - Michigan

2. & 3. American Beech ~ Home Woods - Cannonsburg, Michigan

4. Honey Creek - Seidman Park - Ada, Michigan




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  1. Walk With Father NatureJanuary 23, 2020 at 12:28 PM

    "Holding secrets within their twigs." ~ from: "Bones of Winter" by Poet/Photographer Richard Havenga @ Walk With Father Nature: https://walkwithfathernature.blogspot.com/2020/01/bones-of-winter.html

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