Temporary Monument
Frozen
cold crystal sticks cling
to eaves of farmhouses; frigid
icicles
point like rigid, blue-tipped fingers
to brown blades of grass buried
in ice.
© Freeda Baker Nichols
Tag Archives: Cameo pattern
When Dogwoods Bloom – Day 21- NaPoWriMo
Dogwoods
bloom in April sun
white as any new-fallen snow.
Wild blossoms
scattered across the countryside
among maples, oaks and elm
in spring.
Copyright 2013, Freeda Baker Nichols
Welcome Spring–Day Three NaPoWriMo
April–
sun, clouds, shadows, breeze,
redbirds, blue jays, robins, blackbirds;
flowers wild,
tender, rainbow shades, sweet-smelling–
goodbye to icy winter’s breath–
seedtime.
Copyright 2013, Freeda Baker Nichols
Doves Came Today
Doves joined redbirds today.
Today
the doves came to join
redbirds, sparrows and chickadees
at mealtime.
They gathered around the feeder
and shared sunflower seeds and
mullet.
The doves
had not been here since
they built their nest in the plum-tree
last April.
Such peaceful birds, the Mourning Doves
moved in and around the flock
with ease.
c Copyright, 2013 Freeda Baker Nichols
Birds in Winter
Note: Cameo pattern of poetry. Seven lines with exact syllable count in free verse. 2-5-8-3-8-7-2
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