I know comparison is something no writer wants to hear, but the line "grey horse blanket kind of day" reminds me so much of Yeat's poem, "The Fisherman." You're style is in no way similar to his, but this line, this admiration of something simple and beautiful for being so, reminded me of the tone of Yeat's poem. I really liked this piece. I like the imagery of a dreary day that still beams with so much light. Well done!
I have been blessed/cursed with the poetic imperative since the onset of my teens...it continues to get worse. I am also the editor of two poetry magazines, Mastodon Dentist and Nefarious Ballerina. I.. more..