In the short days of winter
Illuminated scrolls of peeling bark,
Flayed skin of trees,
Papery, flaky patches,
Unravelling shiny ribbons
Of silver and white,
Glow amber and mahogany
Translucent,
Backlit by setting sunlight.
© Kim M. Russell, 2016
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writing in north norfolk 