Winter Vocative
With our pending departure from Virginia/D.C. I've been reflecting on the change of seasons, and realize that I am going to miss them. Last month we had some snow and I snapped this photograph as it fell. It happened to be a day where I had a ton of errands to run, and the snow was rather an inconvenience-because truth be told, snow is a pain in the bum. However, I caught myself cursing it and realized what a foolish thing that was. Instead I really looked at it, and said a little prayer of gratitude for the beauty it does wrap the world in as it blankets the earth.I meant to share this picture sooner but this snow fall happened to coincide with the weekend my mom visited, then it was Christmas, and New Years all while getting organized for the move-and I managed to forget all about it.Yesterday morning as I made the hour drive to have my tattoo done, I was blessed with the early morning-untouched view of snow draped branches and bushes and the beauty it offered me. I lamented on not having my camera with me because I would have loved to get out and snap a few photographs-but it made me recall this simple little one and my desire to share it with you along with one of my favorite winter themed poems...And so, here it is. It is not a apart of my Project 365 (I'll post today's picture tomorrow when I've got a moment to upload it).
Broken sky mirror,blue-shadowed snow,June is far now,
hold while you can; showbare of branchstark of stalk:
ache us to know.
- Winter Vocative by William Bronk
Dear Snow
Dear Snow,I know that in the past you and I have had a love hate relationship. I think you are beautiful to look at, and I really do love to watch your always changing dance you preform as you fall from heaven. As much as I try to focus on your beautiful side, it's your ugly side that I'm writing to you about. The shoveling, the ice, and that uncanny way you can make the air freeze. Frankly I'm tired of all your bitter cold negativity. Why don't you go on vacation? I hear Antarctica is nice this time of year. Or better yet, why not pay a visit to the Alaskan polar bears? I hear they really need more snow and ice and since that's your area of expertise I'm sure they'll welcome you with open paws and a big slobbery bear hug. As a matter of fact, I think you should take up permanent residence there. I'll even help you pack.Love & Rockets,Nicóle