Winter settles in, cold , dark, dreary,winterizing...
the soul is in survival mode,
the sun shines only in the promise of Spring
deep in the basement of the Northuner's heart
cold storage,
bits of warmth cast a deceptive mirage,
as I move my chair 'round the room
hoping to harness the illusion...
hallucinations of an epic season
of sand and surf,
if only a broad-minded attempt
to enlightenment...
I lament and
mourn the retreat
of the flip flops.
In the Nor'lunds, not only do you winterize your home,
you winterize the soul, looking for a sunnier moment,
I just couldn't resist this shadow of my lil' heathen...
sittin' in her chair by the sun-warmed window,
casting a shadow on the tablecloth.
Scratchy's camera shy like her momma,
as soon as I pick it up, she runs
or turns her head...but what a sweet lil' face n shadow she casts!
It was such a glorious day Friday, 45 degrees and sunny,
but Saturday will be filled with wintry surprises...
dropping temps, below zero wind chills,
rain, sleet and ice...
must be winter fer sure!
I think I'll slip n slide on down to Australia
where they're enjoying their glorious Spring
and hopefully catching many beautiful rays AND SHADOWS...
Hey, Harriet...whassup!!!
