Things of Beauty

Tulips swaying with the chilly winds of snow-capped
New Zealand mountains. Roses red under the care
Of Swiss environmental elements. Hills wrapped
In blankets of early morning fogs. Polar bear

Food-hunting on icy waters. Newborn babies
Gasping for their first breath of air. One proud father
Watching a smile break on his son's face. Stars - like rubies
That sparkle - on moonlit nights. Dark clouds that gather

To signal a coming storm. Seasons fast changing -
So quick, so like one fickle-minded lady. blue
Skies: serene, tranquil, peaceful. Sweet ice cream melting
On the hand of a delighted eager child. You...