For the month of March, each day I am writing and posting a slice of my life, hosted by Two Writing Teachers.
March Slice of Life Challenge Day 13:
Winter Gratitude
Later in the walk, as we passed one of our public transit shelters, I noticed the intricate frost patterns on the glass:
Touched by winter beauty, I was grateful for Hondo's insistence for his early morning walk. Had I slept longer I would have missed the sunrise and maybe not noticed winter's beauty surrounding me.
As soon as we returned from our walk, I penned this double haiku:
Winter Gratitude
Most Saturday and Sunday mornings I desperately yearn to sleep in. Yet, as the owner of two dogs and two children, this rarely happens. Last Saturday morning, our border collie - Hondo - was barking at 5 am, our usual walking time. I rolled over, put a pillow over my head, hoping that he would cease his piercing bark. No luck.
I did not want to leave my warm bed. I did not want to bundle up and brave the icy early morning sidewalks. Five minutes passed. He did not stop barking.
As a responsible dog owner, I got myself out of bed, put on his harness and dog sweater, and took him for a walk.
I did not want to leave my warm bed. I did not want to bundle up and brave the icy early morning sidewalks. Five minutes passed. He did not stop barking.
As a responsible dog owner, I got myself out of bed, put on his harness and dog sweater, and took him for a walk.
Yet as soon as we got outside, I was in awe. Immediately, before me was a watercolor worthy sunrise - gorgeous pinks, purple, and yellow hues.
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| Saturday morning sunrise |
Later in the walk, as we passed one of our public transit shelters, I noticed the intricate frost patterns on the glass:
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| Frost captured my attention |
Touched by winter beauty, I was grateful for Hondo's insistence for his early morning walk. Had I slept longer I would have missed the sunrise and maybe not noticed winter's beauty surrounding me.
As soon as we returned from our walk, I penned this double haiku:
Early wake up barks,
chilly walks, icy pavement -
marvel at sunrise.
Frost adorns plain glass-
Bitter cold beckons beauty.
Winter morning grace.
Winter morning grace.
Wow- way to find the silver lining (and writing topic) from an early start that at first seemed undesirable.
ReplyDeleteDon't you love those small surprises, so unexpected. What a great way to start a day!
ReplyDeleteI miss having a dog to walk. What an amazing sunrise! I love when a situation that makes me cranky can turn into one of gratitude, as this one did for you.
ReplyDeleteLovely slice. The contrasting g colors in your photos is stark and beautiful, your prose is also poetic.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the pictures, it made the post really come alive. Funny how things like this can turn into tiny little blessings.
ReplyDeleteDelightful post. I love your concluding words for each haiku.
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