first frost forms
whitening rooftops
and lightening grass
a bloom of ice crystal spores
that coat brown and wilted leaves
and cover broken black and angled stems
in weary autumn fields
the faint November sun is filmy
and milky white —
a cataract-covered eye in the sky
so high
its gaze offers cold comfort
and then,
morning light grows
wind sways
geese fly away
and first frost fades
leaving a gilded glistening
as earth turns
in its great spiral dance
around the sun
May these words bring truth
and healing through open hands and hearts.
And then, let it flow back into our Mother Earth
for the love of all her beings.
Diane Perazzo 
Extraordinarily beautiful, Diane. So many people struggle with the month of November – they should all read your powerful poem to see the beauty in this month.
Janice
Thank you, Janice! I have noticed that as I get older, I am opening my eyes to the beauty in the darker times. I am grateful to have that privilege. xo
Beautiful as always. I particularly like the phrase “a bloom of ice crystal spores”
Thank you my beautiful friend. xo
A pretty piece, chilly, but promising future warmth as the sun rises during the day. I can hear the crispy crackling of my footsteps as they tread over frosty fields and see I am alive as I watch my breath leave my body. A good day, a good time to be alive.
Thank you Michael! Your comment prompted me to change the phrase “dispassionate glistening” to “gilded glistening” which is more hopeful and has a nice alliteration. xo
My good friend, Diane- Your poems are Getting better and better.
I am not a poet, so – take my audacious suggestions with a grain of salt.
Paige (Can’t get the poem to copy correctly-will send another email-& get to the previous one now) >
Ah, my friend. . . but you are a poet with an intellect that inspires me . . . and I will always welcome your suggestions. xo
Indeed, beauty can be found any time of the year – some of it is just more obvious and “ordinary”. Hugs, Janice
Beautiful imagery from under a cataract eye!
Love your poems Diane,
Thanks for enriching our days,
XO Nancy
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Thank you dear Nancy! 🖤🌀
I like your description of November sun: “a cataract-covered eye in the sky”. Very original! Iva
Thank you Iva! The analogy was top of mind for me since I am currently experiencing cataracts! xo