In Winter

                                         1996 - 19 x 7 - edition of 25 - $250

In Winter

The sun slips out early.

Trees release

their long blue shadows

in the snow

and dream of leaves

and feathers.

Everything softens

in this hour,

the light outside the windows

and the light behind our eyes.

We lay the fire

and find our ways

to keep each other warm.