Christmas Snow

The way the snow
fell on the hill
blowing high and low
trying hard to fill

every tiny crack
in the countryside,
left us with no lack--
now let Christmas ride!

© Julianne Carlile

Tea for Crow

The way a crow,
blown on my sill,
looked high and low,
trying hard to chill,

reminded me
of my own state.
I asked him for tea
but he couldn't wait.

© Julianne Carlile

My Devil Dog

My dog wears his devil costume.
Next year, I'll have to buy another one.
It is a job, as are brushing his teeth,
bathing him, taking him to the vet--all things
that are outside of myself,
all things that keep him here.

© Julianne Carlile


2013