LOOKING

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, ^