Winter Wonderland
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the weather outside is frightful
my lovers lips are so delightful
our kisses ignite a torrid fever
waking the mystic dream weaver
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Yesterday, I woke up to a winter storm warning in addition to the coldest temps in nearly a century! The temperatures are in Fahrenheit. And today we’re expected to have another snow storm with 6-8″. So rather than complain about it or post on Facebook like many of my friends, I decided to embrace it if only in my imagination. Actually, I’ve been outside walking, photographing, shoveling snow, and generally enjoying the cold in brief spells. Then I retreat to my warm, cozy, and safe home. I am very grateful for having a warm and safe shelter. Sadly, there are many people who don’t due to homelessness, eviction, illness, or weather related challenges like power outages and frozen equipment.
Light your fire and embrace the life you have.
writing to freedom 
Jesus, this is scary. Looks beautiful, though.
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Yes Bojana, the temps are crazy cold but thankfully due to warm up starting Friday.
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Yay! Stay warm and safe.
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Thanks. You too!
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Will do.
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Beautiful poem, Brad. All the more reason to stay cozy inside. You remind me of gratitude, today and always. A dumping of snow around here the past few days. Also, photographing, walking, shovelling (thanks to my husband). Thank you for a great reminder to embrace the life we have.
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Thank you Erika. I needed the reminder to be grateful and embrace my life too. Enjoy!
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Excellent post. Yes time to embrace the life we have.
Those of us who have a safe warm home to retreat to are indeed very fortunate. We had a visit from the Beast from the East a week ago and now it’s very mild.
The words of the song are very uplifting:). Stay safe and warm. Janet :)X
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Thank you Janet. I’m glad the Beast has left you and grateful to be learning some of these important life lessons. 🙂
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It’s very mild today – rainy but mild, and it’s supposed to be more so for the weekend with sunshine:). My favourite expression, ‘this too shall pass…’comes to mind.
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Yes, this too shall pass. 🙂
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Lovely poem and 📷 photos! I’m happy you’re finding the gifts to be grateful for in everything. I find it makes such a difference for me too. ❄ Jack Frost sure is enjoying his season this year. 😉
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Thank you dear Tania. I’m grateful for you and friends who sprinkle a little joy when they visit. I hope Jack Frost leaves soon! ❄
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Great poem, photos. I hope the warm weather arrives soon to your neck of the woods – that just tooooooooo cold for me.
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Thank you. Yes, it’s too cold for many of us, but I’ve learned resistance is futile! 🙂
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Well I guess when we don’t have a choice we have to get on with life.
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Nice read!
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Thank you and welcome.
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Great post, like the photos 🙏🏾
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Thank you Jude. 😃
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Welcome 🙏🏾
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Wow, we’ve actually been warmer here in northern Michigan!😂 Good to hear you’re enjoying the freak weather, Brad. You’ve got the perfect attitude.
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Thanks Julie. Life has taught me the futility of resisting what is. But could you retrieve your weather? 🙂
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Hahaha. Nope!😎
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It’s funny, I used the word embrace in a reply comment to you just now and here I find the word peppered throughout your beautiful post!
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Thank you. I love the word embrace. Precious is another I’ve been embracing lately!
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I recently bought a small book called The Lost Spells…a book that conjures up the lost words from the Junior Oxford Dictionary, it’s a companion to The Lost Words book…precious feels like a lovely word to embrace before it vanishes!
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Both books sound interesting. Thanks.
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Shoveling, shoveling, and more shoveling. I feel your pain!
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LOL. Feel free to help. 🙂
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I would but my snowblower literally caught on fire a couple of weeks ago. So I think I’m going to spend the next two weeks shoveling out my driveway :-).
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Oops! Sorry about your blower. At least you’ll get exercise. 🙂
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Brad, just looking at these lovely photos gives me chills.
How many nches did you get?
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Thanks Drew. We had about 7″ first time, then another 4 today. It’s very pretty, and I’m getting tired of the cold.
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It is very pretty. Not like the snow n NYC which would soon have dogs using it as bathrooms. You area seems to preserve the beauty of the snow mch better.
We still have so much more of winter to go, I am afraid there is more snow to come.
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Yes, it’s a smaller area. DC was like that and ours still gets dirty. I searched out the pristine areas right after the snow.
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Sadly your weather sounds very familiar to where I am hunkered down in VT….Very cold and snow day after day. I’ve never wanted to see spring more than this year. So ready for warmth and color and birdsong to return. Stay warm and stay safe Brad….It won’t be much longer. I HOPE! VK 🙂
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I hope it won’t be much longer for you VK. I know I would have a hard time with a long cold extended winter. I can handle it for short spells like we get here in AR.
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I am definitely ready for change.. I’m too old for this! Give me warmth and color! VK
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I hope it comes soon. I’ve considered moving somewhere even warmer!
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I love this Brad!! I like your attitude about the cold, too, because sometimes my winter attitude plunges with the temps. But instead, I’m going to try “waking the mystic dream weaver.” What a perfect wonderful line!
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Thank you Pam. That line took me a long time to get right. Some versions were too silly and some too racy! 🙂
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Now you really got me thinking! !! 😜
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LOL!
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Your poem gave me a smile, Brad. I love the original song. You are fortunate that the weather hasn’t effected you more adversely. I believe its causing a lot of problems in Texas and some other states in the USA.
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Thanks Robbie. I love the original song too and was thinking of it as I started the poem. Thankfully, there have been a few short outages in our area but nothing major.
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A lovely poem to suit your freezing climate, Brad and love your positive and courageous attitude. I totally agree with you there are so many out there without basic necessities of life. Wonderful post.
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Thank you Kamal. Gratitude and a bigger perspective are helpful.
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Yes Brad a thank you to God for all his benevolence and grace. You are always welcome dear.
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Lovely post Brad. Living vicariously via your photos. Love the snow, but know the bite of cold.
Thank you for your mini-trips out and about to bring us some winter beauty. 💜
Nims
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Thank you Nim. I’m glad you could find some vicarious enjoyment! 🎆 🙂
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We are fortunate indeed, Brad, to have warm, safe homes. with so many relatives in the US, I spent a lot of time worrying/praying/checking in with those on the west coast during the fires, and now I’m doing the same with those in other states who were without power and heat. Things are stable right now.
Stay safe and well, and enjoy the snow!
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Thank you Cynthia. I’ve had my fun and now the snow can go back north! I’m glad you and yours are safe. take care,
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No, no, no. Please keep it, Brad. It’s a gift from us northerners to you! Don’t be like that.
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LOL. Sorry, it’s past its use by date!
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Beautiful pictures!! I was thinking about you last week when I saw Arkansa getting pounded along with Texas and many other states. Brr on the temperature!! Stay safe and warm!!
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Thank you Kirt. It was a wild weather week. Thankfully, it warmed up today and this week is due to be 40s and 50s.
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Much better!!!
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Yes!
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Another beautiful post, Brad. I love your outlook. Your superpower is finding and celebrating the beauty around you. Thank you for sharing, and reminding us of all we have to be grateful for.
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Thank you for the most kind comments Natalie. I appreciate you and nature! 🙂
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Those temps were normal for Vermont, where I lived for years, Brad, but my heart goes out to anyone unprepared. The situation is devastating for so many. I’m glad you have a warm place and therefore can enjoy the delights of deep winter in small doses. That blue sky isn’t too shabby at all. Lovely poem. ❤
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thanks Diana. Yes, being prepared with appropriate clothes, tools, etc is key. I’m grateful our temps are back to typical. 🙂
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Just catching up on posts I’ve missed and this one is lovely, Brad. I’m a fan of winter’s beauty. ❄
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Me too Julie, and still I’m grateful that the snow and cold are gone! 😃
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Keep safe and stay warm friend. Nice blog
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Thank you and welcome.
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Awwwn, what a nice way to see life
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Welcome, Brad
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I hope the snow and cold is slowly thawing. Keep warm Brad. 🙏
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Thanks Miriam. it’s all gone. We shot up to 72′ F on Tuesday and 65 Wednesday!
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Wow, amazing. Changes so quick doesn’t it.
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Yes!
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It’s good to get a little taste of the cold but be able to then warm up and get cosy inside. Your poem embraces that!
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Agreed. Contrast is often helpful. I’m glad you enjoyed it Andrea.
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The pictures are amazing and the landscape is awestruck covered all with snow. Truly a winter wonderland
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Thank you Monica. I’m glad you enjoyed the show!
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This is a fantastic post with beautiful pics , lovely lines and offcourse spreading awareness for others. Thanks for such an excellent post Brad.
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You’re welcome Aman. thanks for appreciating nature and I.
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The post is really beautiful and your work deserves appreciation Brad.
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Thank you.
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