We wait in silence...

The intrepid 'clammer' awaits the Spring thaw, as we all must...
it's Winter in Iowa
in the Midwest...

Winter has us in dead-lock, the Mighty Mississippi lies dormant, barges wait at the gait, the lock and dam in the distance see no traveler near or far...

An historic river city waits, shrouded in gloom...
history looms...

A majestic sycamore show off it's winter whites
in the misty cloaks of a season's sleep...

...and a frigid boat dock waits and waits, as Winter runs it's course...there is beauty still...
Yes, Winter is a waiting game for all in the Nor'lunds
and patience is the game...sigh...