A Winter Day

 I don't write a lot of poetry but once in awhile things just come together. At our December ACW meeting, we share stories about Christmas or winter and I was having a hard time finding anything to write. But, I have learned from our group that we can come up with something a lot faster than we think. All it takes is a word or a phrase to get us started. So I started by listing words that pertained to Christmas or winter. To my delight within an hour I had written 3 pieces and working on another. At least one I will share with the group next month.This is one that I wrote about winter. I'm not a fan of winter or hot summer time. This is alternatives to being out side in the winter cold. I'd rather celebrate winter in other ways. I'm thankful for the Ozark Chapter of American Christian Writers, for all I have learned and what I learn each month. When sharing and critiquing one another's work I find it to be very constructive encouragement. Find a group in your area even if all you do is journal.  You may find a writer hidden inside. Hope your day is beautiful and warm.
   


                                                              A Winter Day

                                           The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                           Wrapped in a warm fleece blanket.
                                           Sipping a cup of hot coco and marshmallow cream.
                                           Watching the wildlife play in the new fallen snow.
                                           That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                           The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                           Dressed in warmth from head to toe.
                                           A cup of hot tea and homemade cookies.
                                           Our favorite games waiting for us to play.
                                           That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                            The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                            The table covered with a 500 to 1,000 piece puzzle.
                                            Family gathered all around, sorting the puzzle piece
                                            by piece, with lots of laughter and love.
                                            That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                            The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                            A good time to bake. Pecan pie, chocolate chip cookies,
                                            or a loaf of fresh banana bread. The fragrance in the house
                                            is a reminder of a childhood of long, long ago.
                                            That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                            The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                            The fireplace releasing its fire light and heat. Snuggled
                                            back in a recliner, with tissues ready when needed.
                                            Your favorite old movies ready to play.
                                            A beautiful end to this cold winter day.
                                            That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.
                                       

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