Aghast
as the sun is brilliant

as the air is still

as this moment
is forever


After:

This winter sun -
chase it
keep it
close
as treasure

its gold
magnifies the wish
to -
chase it
keep it
close, as treasure

the winter has no hiding place
from it

and I fold these petals
for a time
and mark its slow progression

and as it tricks me
I fold back
one more petal towards spring