An Odyssey and Other Poems

By Paulette Calasibetta

An Odyssey

on a cold and blustery autumn day
the sky is painted a steely gray,
flocks of migrant birds take flight,
a chartered course
far from sight.
lines of towering leafless trees
bow and bend,
submitting 
to the chilly breeze.

Mosaics of Autumn

Apple pickers gaily riding in wagons, sipping cider along the way, headed for orchards, on a crisp, clear sunny day.

Umbrellas turned inside out, when wily north winds blow, and sheets of rain, without refrain, follow me home.

Turning leaves, in gold and crimson hues, ignite woodlands and city parks, a spectacular, humbling view.

Umber swathes of color, spreading over marsh and field, extinguishing summers palette, bronzing acres, without yield.

Mischievous squirrels scamper, hording acorns in winter nests and wooly 
caterpillars, journey to their rest.

Night rises, unfolding a charcoal veil, a choir of crickets chirp, in the chilly autumn air.

Winter Barns

Silos stand like sentinels
weathered barn doors creak,
cows moo,
the snow dances with delight
birds find shelter in the arms of eaves

Ice Skating

It seemed like yesterday, the pond rippled in delight,
Cold wintry air, set out to spread its plight, 
Enchanting Mother Nature, cast a spell with frost abound, 
Silently the waters stilled, forming solid ground. 
Knitted scarves, mittens and caps, pulled over ears, 
Axels, loops and flying camels, performed without fears, 
Traversing each other, squealing shouts of glee, 
Invoking friendship, joined in camaraderie. 
Night falls, the wind howls, whisking them away, 
Good night. It has been a wonderful winter's day! 

Melting Snow

A white rabbit sits in my garden

A silhouette on high haunches,
ears pointed and erect.

I gave him an eye for viewing
to see the world
and reflect.

His stay will not be long,
leaving not a trace where he had sat.
If winter keeps her promise,
					
My white rabbit will be back.

Haiku

gobblers a gobbling
under the old oak tree ~
acorns all for free

Paulette Calasibetta has been writing poetry for six years.  She has been published in Poetry Soup anthologies, Volumes 1 and 2, The Journal, October Hill Magazine, Taj Mahal Review, “Winter Lands” and “The Weight of Dialogue” (Cherita anthologies), Ariel Chart Review and Academy of the Heart and Mind.

When she is not writing you will find her cooking in her kitchen, visiting museums, enjoying the drama of the theatre or puttering in her garden.