As the inspiring colors of Appalachian autumn drift into etchings of cut-glass frost on winters windows, I am overtaken by a nostalgia deep in my soul. Here, I recall the days of immense joy and unbearable sorrow that life has brought to me.
I think of the soft breath of my newborn child, the harsh emptiness of my mothers tombstone, the giggles of kids in Halloween costumes, a look of sheer delight upon the discovery of a hidden Easter egg, of how quickly time slips by, leaving us breathless.
And winter will bring another blank page, yet to be filled. Yesterday, today, tomorrow…life.
cafecasey said,
October 28, 2012 @ 1:48 am
Beautiful as usual.
Lucid Gypsy said,
October 28, 2012 @ 9:01 am
Beautifully written.
beebeesworld said,
October 30, 2012 @ 2:23 am
Thank you for reading my work. I always enjoy reading yours. Best wishes, beebee
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brudberg said,
October 29, 2012 @ 10:24 am
Very touching and emotional. I also envy the smooth flow that makes this a little master piece.
Delft said,
October 29, 2012 @ 7:39 pm
Your first sentence draws one not only into a different world, but a different mood, a different pace. Some melancholy, but also a touch of serenity. Beautiful.
And I love the etchings of cut glass frost.
beebeesworld said,
October 30, 2012 @ 12:09 am
Thanks for reading my 1000wcgu blog titled “The Seasons of Life”. Your comments meant a lot to me. It is nice to know that my words may inspire feelings in others. Reading the word of other writers has definitely helped me to become a better writer myself! I will follow your blog and invite you to follow mine as well. beebeesworld
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Lindy Lee said,
October 30, 2012 @ 11:39 am
Life, short & sweet as it is; enjoyable read…
beebeesworld said,
October 30, 2012 @ 10:55 pm
It is nice to know that what I write touches hearts-thanks! beebee
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readinpleasure said,
November 1, 2012 @ 1:13 pm
Touching and nice write.