By: Jim Bates

Bright full moon setting
Shining through snow covered pines
Lighting thoughts of joy.

Cold blue winter sky
Sun reflects off icy snow
Magic light dancing.

Cold north wind blowing
Pine tree’s thick branches bending
Birds huddle for warmth.

Frozen winter day
Ice houses dotting the lake
Good day for penguins.

Thick snowflakes falling
Distant hillsides soften white
Dreamy wonderland.