the blue muse

as winter fades to spring

hangers-on will be forced to let go,

making room for new growth

fresh color,

life.

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i’ve been spending time in my studio

doing much the same,

tossing papers, sorting, filing, rearranging.

making space for new thoughts, ideas,

designs, words.

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january was a month of rest

rejuvenation

contemplation.

where to go from here?

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so many things

float through my mind,

not gently as a leaf that finally

drops to earth of its own accord,

but more as a whirlwind

of activity on a blustery day.

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but for today

i hang on

enjoy the view,

breathe in the scent of snow

and simple

as all that growing

happens just

below the surface.

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