The Gift of Evergreen

 

The Evergreen Wood - Salt Spring Island

Gillian Cornwall, c. 2011

Moments

peaceful moments

life-filled

senses heightened

moments.

I walk among these winter woods

of evergreen,

every green.

From western winds, a carpet laid

in pine and spruce and cedar 

with every footfall fresh.

Branches gathered

fingers stuck with pine sap scent

this air freshener

the real McCoy.

Intertwining perfect circles

still damp

with the whisper

of the first snow fallen.

Rose hips of red

Snowberry bunches

of winter white

all bound in birch

a ribbon found.

Nature's gift

a perfect lift

for spirits fading

running ragged

the season nears.

I hang this wreath

upon your door

The symbol, strength

The circle, friends

forevermore.

-Gillian Cornwall, November 26, 2016

Re-posted from the original, December 8, 2013

 Gowland Tod Provincial Park

Gillian Cornwall, c. 2016

Gowland Tod Provincial Park

Gillian Cornwall, c. 2016