February

Snowscape

The Snowscape. Tranquil.
A Table with cloth of white.
Clean on for the Spring.

A Table. Waiting.
Trees and fences look so grey.
Spring seems far away.
Look for the hidden colour.
Look deep for the branch of … Gold.

Jo the Po: I have used the form of a Japanese Haiku, followed by that of a Japanese Tanka (5-7-5 and 5-7-5-7-7). There is a mystery to solve in the photograph … if you can spot it!

Photo by Carol Fieldhouse: A Winter scene from Sycamore Close towards Ferris

This poem was inspired by the February photograph in the 2022 Sibfords Calendar. The calendar was produced in the village as the result of a photo competition in aid of church funds, and is available for £6 in the church, the village shop and The Wykham Arms.