Memoir

The overgrown trail
Winds it's way
To the mountain peak

I wans't even sure
I could find it
Again

But here you are
Black eyed and crazy
Seeking the stars

Winterscape

Thet white velvet
Of winter
Beckons me
As the foothills shiver

I almost remember
The high country snows
Of another lifetime
The frozen river

My dreams
Jagged and keen
Jolt me awake
I inhale the northwind

Retracing
The thin trails
And sharp edges
Of where I have been

I almost choke
Upon the memories
Rebirthing themselves
Linking into a silver chain

I shake and shiver
Reality reveals his dark
And terrible face
I will not go there again

TO L.

You loved the flaming
Gold- of October
But I haunt the snows
Of December
Seeking Mudjekeewis

I cannot lie contented
Within the cozy cabin
Nor lie my head mutely
Upon your breastbone

Somewhere out there
Where the foothills
Meet the winter sky
A coyote seeks his mate
An owl seeks his prey

I seek rebirth
Or salvation