New Year’s Day
a squirrel turns over
another brown leaf . . .
the unexpected treasure
in an everyday moment
~
a feeling
that this year
will be special . . .
the lilac
is already in bud
~
from a droplet
world within a world
you filled me . . .
I brought you home
to lilacs in full bloom
~
the sound of my breath~
a streak of electric blue
skims the water
~
a breath of fresh air
through the January blues…
kingfisher
~
January dusk
a hint of spring
in the robin’s song
~
folded
inside the chrysalis
the blueprint of spring…
on the brink of womanhood
the jewel colours of your heart
~
Skimming the Water 
Claire and Amy:
These are beautifully crafted poems, and I particularly like “a feeling,” and ” from a droplet.”
Look forward to reading more of your poems.
Chen-ou
Chen-ou Liu, thank you so much for your wonderful and encouraging comments. It is a pleasure -and honour- to know that you will be watching this little journey unfold.
Claire
Amy and Claire – your new blog is a treat! Looking forward to following your posts…
Thank you so much, Liam! It’s so lovely that you dropped by 🙂 We aim to post at the end of each week and see where the muse has taken us. So rewarding to have your support.
Claire and Amy