December 31, 2013

Red bloom welcomes the
new year with velvet petals.
Recall this past year.

December 30, 2013

Red amaryllis
slowly emerges from bulb.
Sunshine inside house.

December 29, 2013

A goal accomplished
after months of searching round.
Sister’s wedding dress.

December 28, 2013

How could you be too
small when you’re perfect for me?
Beautiful suede shoes.

December 27, 2013

Boxing week shopping
brings crowds to Vancouver stores.
Hunting, gathering.

December 26, 2013

Time to pack up and
fly away from here again.
Christmas is over.

December 25, 2013

An embarrassment
of presents under the tree.
Santa’s good to me.

December 24, 2013

Snacking on cookies
that I could give to Santa.
Hope I don’t get coal.

December 23, 2013

Rolling gingerbread
dough and cutting the shapes out.
Christmas traditions.

December 22, 2013

The mist is floating
down the mountain to meet snow.
Green pine trees peek through.

December 21, 2013

After the storm all
is calm and blindingly white.
I wear a red coat.

December 20, 2013

A surprise snow storm
grounds me at home snug and warm.
Husband shovels snow.

December 19, 2013

Sun dips behind hill
at too early of an hour.
Watching the moon wane.

December 18, 2013

The snow on the ground
makes it feel more like Christmas.
No need to mow lawn.

December 17, 2013

Hauling out suitcase
and bag to pack for a trip.
No room at the inn.

December 16, 2013

Nine days till Christmas
yet the grass is still so green.
A West Coast Christmas.

December 15, 2013

Late sunset breaking
ending my long winter night.
Use every moment.

December 14, 2013

Could this haze be my
eyes or dreary winter time?
Missing summer hues.

December 13, 2013

You’re not responding
when I need you to be there.
Computer problems.

December 12, 2013

Can’t stretch out my arm
because cat’s on my arm rest.
I’m comfortable.

December 11, 2013

Unbelievable
holiday junk is for sale.
Our First World problems.

December 10, 2013

Waves lapping at rocks
feed the shallow tidal pools.
I keep dry by shore.

December 9, 2013

Heavy clouds hang in
the dark sky, a gloomy day.
Will it snow today?

December 8, 2013

Curious kitty
batting at the Christmas tree.
A strange time of year.

December 7, 2013

Tinsel dancing in
tree reflects winter sunlight.
Soon winter solstice.

December 6, 2013

Dirty looks from cat,
I’m responsible for snow.
No white Christmas please.

December 5, 2013

Surprise snow falling
transforms the streets to carpet.
Winter wonderland.

December 4, 2013

Carried home fallen
branches. Decked with old baubles.
Recycled Christmas.

December 3, 2013

Autumn’s late sunrise
peeking over barren trees.
Darkness of new moon.

December 2, 2013

Rosemary, blue spruce,
ribbons, ornaments make wreath.
Welcome to my home.

December 1, 2013

Everything you do
is more elegant, until
you drink from toilet.