To Look at Snow on the Sycamore

To Look at Snow on the Sycamore
1.)A Quiet Prayer
Set aside a plot
of vegetables and fruit trees
create and consume.
After the fallen
white snow has found my doorstep
I sigh a deep sigh.
Hardy Cyclamen
whose flowers and seeds freely
hold rigid on earth.
All branches barren
their life hidden from our sight
inside lies a spark.
Like favorite Lilies
to share their regal fragrance
golden trumpets to heaven.

2.) Fresh Snow
Fresh snow has fallen
followed by a frigid rain
a reflective ice.
These vines know to climb
towards white clouds and silent dreams
in this humble plot.
Hide behind Cypress
joy of living in color
a quiet prayer.
These formations point
towards a wider world gone white
dangerous and cold.

3.) Soft Footprints
To look out upon
soft footprints among the dew
a deep rustic feel.
The warmth of my breath
spreads as moisture on the pane
journey to find life.
Within hidden clouds
lie the templates of new snow
to wait with patience.
Desire for warmth
keeps us huddled in a home
when we should reach out.

4.) A Planned Path
Preplanning of path
has brought forth many wonders
seasonal approach.
Even though a harsh
cold and bitter time of life
berries hide in shrubs.
A large Hawthorn tree
succulent red fruits are seen
through each small snow flake.
The Persimmon lives
in this oriental cold
orange and scarlet fruit.
Gnarled trunk of fig
a picturesque silhouette
against white backdrop.

5.) A Time of Beauty
The snow has melted
into puddles like mirrors
and lasting memories.
Flaking bark of Birch
embracing its cone like fruit
as icicles form.
A time when one stood
upon a white tomb of snow
to struggle outward.
Barren weeping branch
Swing as if a pendulum
in the icy breeze.

6.) With Eyes Open
Open eyes to see
each gnarled remains of your spring
intricate beauty.
Singular flower
from a bare flowering Quince
or am I deceived?
Curiosity
a boldness made to savor
a life with meaning.
Neighbors Sycamore
whose presence like skeleton
holds clusters of seeds.
In simplicity
one orange red fruit bearing tree
as vast as the sea.
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Jamie, you really have brought a fuller and beautiful meaning to Haiku. Great work. I love this piece.
Very beautiful Jamie – thank you for sharing this..
A palette of beauty escapes from your pen, an array of thoughts, feelings and depth to your work is very uplifting to me Jamie. Your cascade of splendor cascades smoothly through the season. A Haiku of sweeping proportions, well penned sire.