********************************* ********************* Days are short now and the sun scarcely makes an appearance as steely gray skies are becoming more the norm. The Snow Queen has left her frozen throne and brings her winter curse upon the land. The drums of autumn are muffled by the blowing and drifting of snow The hapless trees… Read More ~~ She Comes ~~
************ In a hidden valley, deep with snow Where frozen blizzard wind did blow, On a frosty, frigid morn A sweet, wee, girl child was born. Her mother lived in exile, poor The wolf seemed always at the door. They struggled each day, hoped to endure But of success they were never sure *** The… Read More ~~ Once upon a Time… ~~
****************************************************** ************************************** Some of you may recognize this. It’s an annual tradition of mine. It’s to honor the memory of a time precious to me, and a brief part of my life shared with a beautiful young woman who chose to share her love with me. ********************* At the beginning of December Conversations turned to… Read More 55 Years and 6 Days
Some of you may recognize this. It’s an annual tradition of mine. It’s to honor the memory of a time precious to me, and a brief part of my life shared with a beautiful young woman who chose to share her love with me. ********************* At the beginning of December Conversations turned to snow… Read More ~~~ December’s Angel ~~~
The weather is cold, damp, rain or snow most days now. Sunshine for the whole day is rare and even on those days the wind is a force to be dealt with, so, enough ! I’m taking a little trip. No, not in the car, or on a plane, or even a boat. Where? Why,… Read More ~~~ Escape ~~~
The couple was curled up on a blanket on the floor in front of the fireplace. It was a cool December evening and they were enjoying the warmth of the fire. Heads propped up on pillows, a quiet conversation ensued….. “Tell me again about the snow…, please.” “It’s white, and cold, and if it sticks… Read More ~ A Conversation About Snow ~ (a Christmas Memory)
It was quiet in the house. The only sounds were the crackling of the logs in the fireplace. He had been working every spare minute to get the cottage ready so that he could move in before snow and the Christmas holiday came. He didn’t quite make it. The structure of the building had… Read More Footprints…, and Dreams
************************************************ ++++++++++++++++++++ Come, walk with me a while Let’s share some time. If you favor me a smile Maybe I’ll offer you a rhyme. It’s quiet, peaceful here Let’s sit and take a rest Forget the rush, think Christmas cheer Savor this time…., evening’s best. Forget the chaotic scenes back there. A moment, I’ll brush the… Read More A Winter’s Gift
********************************************** *************************** It had been a long time now since there had been any “events”, as he now chose to call them. No strange dreams, no footprints on the sand, in the snow, and no strange songs on the radio. Life had developed a nice, slow, quiet, steady rhythm. Friends came and went from the… Read More ~~Footprints 4 – In the Mirror~
*********************** The night is clear The moon is bright Stars wink at me From their place in the heavens I see your reflection in their eyes. *********************** ‘Tis now past the appointed hour Needs to find the midnight flower And send ourselves off to sleep In search of dreams to hold and keep. *********************** Night… Read More ~~ More Odds ‘n’ Ends
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