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Tag Archives: life
Today’s Picture
I am drawing a picture today. It shows my love for life. Hopeful colors fill the sky. The trees are plush and full of fruit. The background has snowcapped mountains. The beauty beckons for me to approach. I am no … Continue reading
Abandonment
When did the economy begin to fail? Some players were rushing ahead. Others had faltered as society crumbled. I can explain it to you, but does it matter? My friends were troubled by the changes. One had to leave his … Continue reading
Summer Storm
During the raging storm lightning flashed above the city. I marveled at its power and beauty. Tonight, I will walk the street again. Each time, I find a new path. At night, the city is full of mystery. Today, the … Continue reading
Snow Has Fallen
Snow has fallen thickly in the yard. My children are building a snowman. Birds battle over an ear of corn. Today marks the end of a hard storm. The snow and ice are a heavy burden around me. Their weight … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, celebrate, children, joy, life, melancholy, shadows, snow
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In the Cold
My life is cold and dark. I am stuck in a dismal swamp. I make slow progress. Without light, I see nothing. I forget my old joys. They are lost in the shadows. I watched a dove fly over me. … Continue reading
Far Away
How far away are the mountains? I see them rise up over the horizon. What can I do to bring them nearer? When I was young, I would climb the hills. Moss and lichen were spreading slowly. I watched them … Continue reading
A New Creation
This is a beautiful day. The rain falls peacefully. Trees spread their shade around the town. The sun lights the sky at sunset. I imagine the animals crawling in their burrows. I am happy to listen to the songs of … Continue reading
