Snow Walk

Snow Walk

in
tandem
we walk through
crystal snow beds
the cold wind in throes
bitter air clears our heads
painting a flush on our cheeks
I bloom in shades of pink and red
coursing through my veins, the passion peaks
sun blazes high in cerulean skies
from here to there, pure love is everywhere
from deer footprints on the frozen lake
to birdsongs floating in the air
purple dusk begins to break
moon rising in the gloam
we make our way home
my heart is true
I vow to
stay with
you

Colleen Keller Breuning © 2024
February 15, 2024

Good morning and Happy Saturday! Today is the 21^st Anniversary of my Dad’s passing. As I wrote in last week’s tribute, I am trying to focus on the positive and finding joy in memories of him, instead of being overcome with sorrow. I am grateful to have had such a wonderful father in my life!

This is just a little ditty that I have been adding to for the past few days. It was our 36^th wedding anniversary on February 13, and of course Valentine’s Day this week. I had visions of hearts and flowers dancing in my head. But love doesn’t always mean flower arrangements and fancy gifts (though these are nice, don’t get me wrong lol). The most special thing we can do is be together, doing the simple things we love, such as taking a crisp walk around the lake on the day after a big snow.

That’s what this poem is about, as we did exactly that several weeks ago. We took a walk in the cold winter snow! It was so invigorating and comforting just being side by side, observing nature, appreciating the stark beauty of the season, the wildlife, watching the sun begin to set on a cold winter day. This is what brings me peace and joy (there is my 2024 word again)! I would venture a guess that if you tried to become more present in the moment, incorporate some space to just watch and appreciate nature and the world around you, your heart will fill with love. And you’ll find that peace and joy will follow.

So may we all take a walk in the snow (or sand, or mountains, or desert…) and find the key to happiness! Have a great, relaxing weekend, all!!

xoxo Colleen

Ecrits Blogophilia Week 33.15 – Love is Everywhere
Hard Bonus: Mention doing something in tandem (walking)
Easy Bonus: Reflect your mood in a color (pink, red)