Music: The Frost Is All Over
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Winter's Sleep is an observation of nature's changes that occur in winter and the desire that comes over me to rest and enjoy the quiet passage of time. I wonder sometimes just how far removed humans are from a hibernating animal. I know I certainly like to get cozy, read a book, paint or even write a poem.
Music: The Frost Is All Over |
Winter’s SleepA white crowned sparrow visited the bird feeder today This is a sure sign that winter is on its way To the north and on the mountains the nights are getting cold I notice the leaves are turning and the bushes look tired and old The leaves are turning yellow, orange and a few bright red Night comes quickly now and my body yearns for its bed I will linger in restless sleep and dream my favorite dreams They are as clear as the first time I dreamt them or so it seems I see colors and many people I have known They talk to me and the seeds of conversation are sown These are incomplete conversations that never seem to end I stir, wake, roll over and try to go to sleep again - my friend For even lingering a restful winter’s sleep Is of the long hours dark and deep And you my friend sleep long and well In the morning I will have dreams of which to tell |
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