Yes. . . I Went Walking

I went walking and what did I see?

A black lab named Halle that seems to love this weather as much as I do. 

Sunlit trees, gold-flecked bushes, berry covered brambles and seed-laden milkweed pods.

Shimmering golds, warm umbers, shades of green and endless palettes of color.

I went walking and what else did I see?

A SCARY FACE LOOKING AT ME! :-O

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Bon Appétit

Another Winter Poem

Snowflake Souffle

                                  In silence they come tumbling down                                    

tossing twirling to the ground.

Hours pass. . . the piles grow higher.

Snowflake Souffle is what you desire!?!

In wonderment I sit and stare

at Mother Nature's creative flair.

In the far off clouds I see

a glistening white menagerie.

There's an arctic fox, an albino deer, 

a great white bear, yet have no fear.

For in the clouds they'll prance about

'til the north winds blow-w-w them out.

To the earth they'll make their way,

this icy creation—more Snowflake Souffle!

Snowflake Souffle. . . so fluffy and light.

C'est magnifique! A beautiful sight! 

© 2008 K.S.D.

The original version of this poem, also represented in this blog, was written for family and friends in December of 2008.  

HowL HowL HaLLowee-e-e-n

Have you felt it... the chill in the air? It may be because fall has recently arrived but it is likely because Halloween is approaching.

My granddaughters and a few unsuspecting guests will soon be greeted by glowing eyes, jars of giant bugs, morbid creatures from the grave and mournful pleading cries for mercy (my poor hubby).  If you were my guest, would you return?

A little reassurance: once you make it past the entryway, I will cordially offer up hot chocolate, spicy cider and smiling pumpkin face cookies. :-)