Snow Day in Carolina

Last night, dark & cold,
the wind whistled
fierce in its intent
'round each bricked corner
of this humble home
giving way, in the wee hours
to the gentle fall of snow
which covers, now, our grounds
in a pristine and glittering
cloak
of purest white
No memory of last night's
howling, left here in these
soft drifts
circling each tree, and
blanketing
the brown of winter's clothes...
Our feathered friends
delight
in the offering of seed and corn
scampering o'er the frosty mounds
twittering in avian gossip
perhaps discussing weather?
I look about my warm abode
taking in the glow of light:
pools of yellow welcoming
here and there, cheerful glow...
Puddles of purring feline
draped about the cushions
dreaming happily of, perhaps,
a feathered feast!

I am at peace.


� K.E.Cline
01/25/2000
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