thaw -
the rustle of water
invades the night

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dégel -
le murmure de l'eau
envahit la nuit

ice lace on window
gray Tabby breathes most warm mist
curled snug against cold wind

she watches robins
red red robins feed in snow
cat is content to sleep

Empty Nests

barren trees still hold
snow mounds tiny empty nests
gone springs gift of life

where once came to drink
with colors fair and splendid
solid ice remains