Evergreens Gather Sun
A renga inspired by a ski lodge during summer.

I walk in shadow. Evergreens gathering Sun, awaken wild songs.
August’s gentle snow. A green soft mountain blanket powder of sunshine.
Spring brought broken frost, birthing life where none was lost. We trade ice for fire.
Rainbow forest floor insects glow, while warm winds blow. To sleep in Autumn.
Wood giant’s never rest. Wearing summer’s lush green dress, cradling winter white.
Summer’s daylight lodge display winter’s camouflage, burying weathered bones.
Copyright Christopher Madsen 2021
Thank you for reading my group of haiku’s (renga) inspired by a winter ski lodge during a family summer gathering.
