winter’s breath is heavy
frosting windows
sending feathered friends
to the feeder
black-capped chickadee
sweeps in, stealing one seed
oblivious to flurry of finches
I am warm, cocooning
in hibernaculum
molten layers
of meditation
juncos in tuxedos
bounce over snow crust
bringing me giggles
A quadrille for dVerse Poets Pub. The word to include is “hibernate” or a form of the word. You can join in too. Doors open at 3 p.m. EST. It is a pleasure to be your host today.
mishunderstood 
Finding yourself inside is wonderful, especially with a view like that.
Birds in winter do bring on the giggles, Mish. We have a woodpecker and a jay that visit our feeder, as well as the usual robins and finches. I love the personification of winter with its heavy breath frosting windows.
lovely contrast between the wildlife and and the cold versus that gorgeous 3rd stanza
“molten layers of meditation” sound good to me. I like the pics you share here. What would those tiny feathered beings do without us? (They would survive, but we like to imagine they need us.) Good prompt and good poem, Mish.
This line stood out for me too 👍
Nice one
Lovely birds in the snow
🎄much love
So lovely and “nostalgic” in the opening stanzas….good fun
You have described my situation here in NC as well. The arctic blast came through overnight with temps in the teens. The birds have been active all day at the feeder. I enjoyed your beautiful quadrille, Mish.
“Winter’s breath is heavy.” – I relate to this. The feeling of winter goes beyond the temperature. The mood can be heavy. Thank goodness for the birds through our windows. Thank goodness for my electric lap blanket.
Wishing you wellness and peace.
Quadrillific work, Mish! Love birdwatching any season. And thanks for hosting the prompt
I am glad you end with giggles! Jae
What wonderful imagery that came to life through your poem. You made me smile and I became a living force in the poem. Thank you Mish.
Lovely words to create wonderful images!
This made me smile, Mish–thank you! Birds are so much fun to watch 😀
‘I am warm, cocooning
in hibernaculum
molten layers
of meditation’ ~ what a lovely warm place to be!
Mish, your quadrille brought a happy smile to my face. In the process of smiling, I learned a new word “hibernaculum!!!!” A great challenge and thanks for leaving me a comment! Happy holidays.
what a lovely poem! I love it! So good 💜😊💜
Those opening lines are spot on, Mish. I love the enchantment of sights in this poem, the busy birds, escaped giggles.
Love the bird photos! I also love “molten layers
of meditation.”