The colors of life,
of all things growing,
form a complex rainbow
in any season.
They linger as autumn
slips seamlessly into winter.
Even winter lichen has
its tender pastel shades,
from oatmeal to sage,
and every dusty green
in between.
Then the snow comes,
hiding single colors
under a blinding white,
everything bright.
Even the flamboyant rose
gathers its vibrant hues
into buds on green stems
and droplets of crimson thorns.
A few shriveled red leaves
foreshadow spring.
The lemon winter sun
plays peekaboo in evergreens.
Gems of color twinkle in a landscape
scraped bare by arctic gales.
Copyright 2016 Brenda Davis Harsham
Note: Stay warm, spring is coming! My children are off from school this week. Games, art, movies and popcorn are on the agenda along with music, friends and hot food. I hope you are surrounded by color and magic. Warmly, Brenda
34 thoughts on “Winter Color”
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Friendly Fairy Tales 
So refreshing with all those colors… even if they are faint in winter.. (love the lemon sun)
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I sat in the sun today, and I felt immeasurably happier. We all need a good thaw now and then. 🙂
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I was out skating on the lake… 🙂
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Sounds vigorous and fun. I sat at a park, soaking up every weak lemon sun ray that came my way. 🙂 My daughter is a monkey.
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Awesomely telling
Thank u
Keep doing is your best path
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Thank you!
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Great post! And a perfect depiction of the colors of changing seasons!
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Thank you!
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A special promise-filled poem and lovely image. Once again delightful my friend! Have a wonderful holiday break with family… 😀❄️🌱
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We might visit an indoor trampoline park today, if we can get our acts together. Which mean me getting OFF the computer. LOL
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Indeed Blogging is quite time consuming… I have yet to get the balance right… ? 😀
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I did manage to get OFF the computer and take the kids to the bouncy place. It was fun. 🙂 As for balance, I always feel behind on everything. I guess that’s the way it goes. 🙂
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
OH YEAH!!! IT IS THERE—IN DIFFERENT SHADES.
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Brenda, enjoy the children home! 🙂 ♡♡♡
Also, your poem is amazing! The mint green lichen was my favorite part.
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We’re making good memories. 🙂
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Beautiful words and photos as usual. But I’m still glad I’m where it’s warm! 🙂
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Go ahead, rub it in. LOL
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😊🌴
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Beautiful. It’s freezing here but going to warm up a bit on the weekend…which seems far away.
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Snowing tonight, and supposed to rain tomorrow. That will be a royal mess. Ah, winter. Have to love it.
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ah, that lemon yellow sun is not far off – can’t wait and enjoy your time off with the family )
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It’s snowing here tonight. Heaving a sigh, but spring will come. 🙂
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I think some of the prettiest skies are occur in winter. Like your picture, I love seeing a soft sky through bare trees.
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The sun was so beautiful in person. The photograph is washed out compared to the reality. It was so lovely in the trees. Thanks!
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Love that colour 😉 I do love the grays and silvers of Winter, but after a while…ya know? 🙂
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The colors become more precious. 🙂
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right you are 🙂 Inspired me for this weeks Wordless Wednesday 🙂
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But it’s only Monday! 🙂
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Tee Hee 🙂 I oooober-prepared some weeks!
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You’re ahead of the game. As usual. 😉
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‘Lemon Winter Sun’ beautifully put
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Thanks, Pete!
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Such beautiful and evocative words, twinned with lovely images.
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