Wintry Designs

Spellbinding patterns
Only now may be seen
Stripped of distraction
From red, gold and green.

Some were there all along
Lying silent below
Awaiting their turn
Their beauty to show.

Others wait for the cold
For their silent return
Heralds of time
Continuing on.

Steadfast as blossoms
Or colours of fall
These wintry designs
Give comfort to all.