Daydreaming Cold

Stuck inside on a winter day.

Looking out the window
blowing and howling wind
starts my mind to wandering
outside is cold and miserable
raining and some snow
but I feel warmth
from thoughts of bright sunny days
and nicer times afield.

I see the blowing weeds along the road
and the aroma of sweetgrass
from fresh-cut hay
swirls with the breeze
through the valley
where the mountain stream flows
gathering the scent of water
and fish and wildflowers.

The warm rays of the sun
give way to rolling clouds
darkening as they gather
the sound of thunder in the distance
drifting ever closer
the smell of a gentle summer rain
a rain to stand in
and be thankful for.

I dream of days to come
of walking in the woods
feeling my troubles drift away
just being outdoors and talking to nature
listening to the birds
and the sharp pelt of rain on glass
as I stare out the window
at a cold and miserable winter day.

Reviews

[Marshall Hanson]

Very discriptive. Wonderful work.

[Platypus]

Oh, I am right there with you on this one. I live in Maine and your words took me away to better places, better weather, yet to come. Thanks for the journey. :)

[HamonoAkira]

Wow, your imagery is very powerful. I can feel the chill. I want to go there 'cause it's so hot here in our country right now. :D

Nice piece. :)

[Meredith Leigh]

Gaaah! You make me want summer so badly! I know what you mean!
But ebough of that, this was a very refreshing piece. It was lovley!
Great write!!

- Kriss