Day: November 18, 2021

The morning was gray
Precipitation was spitting
Out of a cloudy sky
Some people were downhearted
Others were speculative and hopeful
It is bound to lighten up
Soon the sun broke through the clouds
A little rain/snow here and there
The upbeat people were smiling 
As the doubters were coming around
There is uplifting spirit in some
Even as tensions exist in the world
They have gathered corn stalks
Into a teepee shape and surrounded
The base of each with pumpkins
A lot of work required but the task
Had to be done by these people who
Refuse to give up on our possibilities
They endure and take the steps
Needed to demonstrate their beliefs
Many folks are flat and blasé
Their emotions cannot be stirred
The ones having fun decorating
Are not in the least perturbed
They know what is at stake
And the simple act of expression
A custom in which they partake
To not would be giving up
They want no part of this
They are bound together like soldiers
Knowing what is really the truth
The sun lights up the clouds
Whitecaps stir in the lake
Soon they will form Ice Mountains
A part of the give and take
They would like to see this in their leaders
But know that is asking for a dream
They will wait for the march to be over
And then it is goodness that they will glean 

Stanski
November 18, 2021 ^