when the sun shone bright
on our faces
warming our bodies
as our hearts beat strong
remember the days
when there was no schedules
to be obeyed
causing time to pause
as we explored the world
remember the moments
when tears came
so swiftly into view
only to dry quickly in the
creases of a smile
pause
and remember
the warmth that was
to carry us through
the cold that surrounds us
as we go trudging on
(remember)
There is an exquisite tension between the warmth of this vision and the reality of the weather. The author must be strong, indeed, to maintain it in the face of such a sgnificant caloric challenge. I long to bake on that tropical shore.
ReplyDeleteNicely done.