Hint of Twilight

Salient on evening’s scene

twilight does not curl like a snake,

it resonates in parallels

two directional streams

in layers --- colour coming

and going 

in the midst of degrees

from plus to minus Centigrade.

A tall tree with curlicue

twisting can provide a handy

grip to take in the scene

and with need for an iron grip;

some dare to take the risk.

From afar we feel stiffness

in our joints, snowshoes drifting

apart in journey’s return

and we thrill at the chance

of being home again.