today i shall breathe your breath
look upon the majesty of your attire
i compliment you on the whiteness of your veil
but i will ask…why must you be so cold
when last i walked amidst the flora strewn about
your dress you whispered with such warmth
and i admired the loveliness of that glowing gold
that ornaments the brim of your headdress
and like the day that turns to night
i'll not complain about your change of attitude
when you go from warm to cold in light or dark
but will accept because it is who you are and i
who is but so very small am just visiting in your abode
very nice.
ReplyDeletePeople might seem like they are being cold, but sometimes they are just letting others know there is something that bothers them. Buried deep inside.
ReplyDeleteThis is very lovely, an ode to mother winter!
ReplyDeletesmiles... we had thick, fat snowflakes falling this morning and winter spread her white veil in the most beautiful way... but yeah - the cold - the cold is a different thing...
ReplyDeleteCold or warm we should always embrace the seasons with acceptance - the white veil is very present here at the moment.
ReplyDeleteaccepting it because that is who they are...that made me smile...and it reminds me of loving through sickness and health...that things happen and does it affect love....
ReplyDeletethe warmth needs to come from within... maybe a crackling fire with help
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully elusive and philosophical write...i love the sense of patience and understanding..perhaps both these qualities lead us towards acceptance
ReplyDeletewell most people are cold on the outside because there is a fire raging inside
ReplyDeleteI like the nod to the winter season...Indeed it will pass by quickly, I hope ~
ReplyDeleteGood one ~
Grace
Back for another read from the pantry. I especially love your closing line - we are all just visiting. Wish everyone knew that! They might make better guests. Smiles.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteI read recently "...stop freaking out, we're not getting out of here alive!"
All is beautiful, all is great! How else could it be seen?
ZQ
Lovely writing--beautiful in its imagery
ReplyDeleteOh I really loved this ode to winter....beautiful words as more of that white attire is laid upon the land here.
ReplyDeleteYes those changes should be accepted but also talked about.
ReplyDeleteBeing a guest is a good reason for acceptance. And cold can not stick around forever! I like the direct address.
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