Just me waiting for the dawn

It is dark outside
Christmas lights no longer shine
Household still sleeping.

Looking back over the year

My dear friend is sad

This year was so difficult

A folly to hope?

This past Christmas

Daughter visiting
There is a mess on the floor
Rearranged bookshelves! 

One step forward, two steps back

Last year, we miraculously had a Christmas with family and friends. This year, we are back to doing it on the fly again. You could say it's cancelled if you want to look at it pessimistically. Or, you can say we are doing it on 'low flame' if you are looking for a silver lining. Covid continues to find its way into our lives.

 
In those early months of the pandemic, winter of 2020, we hoped it would all be over by spring. I remember reading an article where some specialists said it would likely influence our lives for the next 5-6 years. At that time, I thought this impossible and despaired at such a grave prognosis. Now, I hope they were right and next year, the 5th year, we will have Christmas just as we want. 

Now the snow is melting

Tree branches soaked
An army of waterdrops
Such tiny mirrors.

A question of perspective

Two girls, two parents

The man wears dainty, bright bling

The wife's more subdued. 

Nostalgia

First snow has come

Crunching underneath my boots
Christmas can come now.

Thank you, to friends who travel afar

Japanese teapot

Steam rising from curved belly

Gift from a dear friend.