Winter Solstice

That grand old poem called Winter - Thoreau

pale mandarin orange sun in intensive care

motorcade of hurried clouds filtering by

an early winter entourage

different shades of grey

carrying intravenous solace

don't blame them

they're just there for life support

like candy stripers pushing their carts

playing their parts

holding my hand this hibernating day

with nothing to say

smiling and nodding as they continue on their way

assuring me that everything will be okay

Author's Note

"I frequently tramped eight or ten miles through the deepest snow to keep an appointment with a beechtree, or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines." - Thoreau

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

While notorious for its depressing weather, sometimes winter does have its moments. Its incoming bow is noted here by the poet, likening some clouds to medical assistance. The terms "intravenous solace," "candy stripers pushing their carts," and "life support" all speak of a hospital setting, and show how scenes from nature can provide intensive care for weary spirits. Even better, there's no co-pay for just looking out of the window.

[Pete]

the days are so short and getting colder. got me thinking about how winter can be season on life support as we wait for spring. winter has unique features which can be refreshing though with the right outlook ... :)