Is the World Empty?

Bluebird on the snow
Pecks desperately for food;

Then just flies away.

Is the world empty
With this soft white shroud on it?
Nobody answers.

From the snow bound barn
Solitary rooster crows.
A cold drizzle falls.


A squirrel runs on the snow
Naked among all the white,
Looks for place to hide.

The stream is no more;
Buried under white blanket;
Not a faint tinkle.

Cold misty drizzle
Coats my camera and glasses.
It's time to go home.

Crystal transparent
As sharp as a stiletto--
Icicle hangs.