I look through the window
And can see into the woods
They look like the fall woods
Except for the snow. They are
Bright from the sun and have
Their share of beauty. The lake
Seems frozen over. There are no
Waves and I can see no movement.
The sky is blue with white clouds
And I am thankful for this gift
From nature. In a dozen days
It will be February and then
Valentine’s Day. My late sister
Was born on this day. She was a
Year older than me. My older
Sister is gone now. She wanted
To make it to 80, but lung cancer
Took her just before she reached it.
My brother just two years younger
Than me is gone so it leaves me
And two younger brothers still
Kicking. My mom was the oldest
Of seven and outlived all of her
Siblings. I remember them all and
Miss seeing them. The world keeps
Turning.
Stanski
January 19, 2024, ^
Steve Haarman 