When Rainbows Disappear

by Stephanie Nygaard

WHEN RAINBOWS DISAPPEAR

When rainbows disappear

in winter, they are

hibernating in halcyon days,

their mind’s eye suspended

in sun-mist and meadow

with colors dimmed for a time

while fallow fields have

a moment of

ice and sparkle.

Rainbows are not greedy or jealous.

They will unravel

splendor, born again

to beam

for midwestern spring

when it is their turn.

STEPHANIE NYGAARD

Stephanie Nygaard lives in Illinois with her husband and three daughters. She spends her days homeschooling, reading, writing, and noticing glimpses of God through nature. Stephanie’s first collection of poetry, Beautiful Glimpse, was published through Amazon in November 2023. In addition, her writing and other creative offerings can be found at Calla Press Publishing, Wallflower Journal, The Way Back to Ourselves, Black Barn Online, Instagram @handwritten_by_stephanie, and Substack @handwrittenbystephanie.substack.com.