Warmth.........

             Winds are howling, leaves falling from trees,
              rain trickling down from the heavens above.
            Bushes, plants, flowers and my animal friends,
          are relishing in this gift sent from God with love.

Birds hovering in their nests, to stay dry
and warm,
while the bunnies and toads have gone
underground.
No sunshine today, far too many rain clouds,
gentile deer and raccoons are nowhere to
be found.

Nearby squirrels remain in their tree den,
filled with food collected all during the fall.
They sprint up the tree each time they
are thirsty,
and scoot back down when hearing
another call.

Listen to the sound of rustling leaves,
trying diligently to hold on with all
their might.
Never giving up all through the day,
but time takes its toll as day becomes night.

Inside the fireplace is glowing bright,
sizzling and crackling with each new log.
To shed added warmth on this very
gloomy day,
bringing us light, taking us out of the fog.

One by one my kitties come out from hiding,
from under the afghans and pillows on
the bed.
To sit by the fireplace and delight in
its warmth,
as they curl off to sleep with visions in
their head.

The weather outside is still blustery and cold,
but inside we share the warmth together.
As we all sit around and give thanks
to God,
for allowing us this moment we will
treasure forever.

A gift of rare moments when you appreciate
what is,
and remain unconcerned for all you
live without.
Moments like this when you realize
how precious,
each and every life really is, having
no doubt.

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