whatis it liketo writeSnowflakesout oflife? All text and photography © Dale Schierbeck …. more of my original Poetry on EatsWritesShoots here.
Sunrise Upon a Hull
Sun sets upon the Shipyard cracks The horizon Painted on in layers Weathered By storms and brine Peeling the crust From atop the snow Life is an iron Skeleton beneath Penetrating history Rusted gold Bleeds from background I touch the bark Of a dry-docked hull And the earth Falls in flakes to the ground And…
Against All Odds
Some things just seem “meant to be.” Sometimes we seek clarification; sometimes we seek answers. We seek direction when we are lost; we seek purpose and meaning. We seek love. And sometimes we seek the things we lose, the things that are most precious to us …. On Saturday night, a week ago, Jess and…
Seasons Come … and Seasons Go
On February 3rd, Ottawa experienced the warmest February day on record, reaching nearly 10° Celsius. Then this Tuesday, February 16th, Ottawa had a record for its largest single-day snowfall — over 50cm. Yesterday night I went cross-country skiing. And today, February 20th, while not a record, the season has changed again and with a daytime…
My Nemesis
My Nemesis waits – looming – imperious…. Frozen breath – fires – my spirit Soars into pulsing thighs – triceps – shoulders Propel my start – sliding – spurs my speed Warm wax tucks in – head to chest – fists to ribs I ride the tracks – trust the line – and fly Over…
Doe, a Deer, I Saw Myself …
Frozen Meringue
Frozen meringue sharp Crust upon a cloud of cream Soft flakes shining hard. © Dale Schierbeck 2014 Read more poetry here
Morning Frost Light Trees
Waiting
Crescent chalice on your back Pour a canopy Outstretched tongue collects © Dale Schierbeck 2013 Read more poetry here
Winter’s Skin (Gallery)
Taken with my iPhone … here’s the backstory for my poem, “Winter’s Skin.” Read it here.