It’s quiet because of the snow
Clear because of the quiet
And it snows because it’s empty.
There is room for it here,
In the box with all the questions.
*
The window across the street
Is reflecting the window next to me,
So I can see the neighbor kids
On tip toes, checking
When I see movement,
I check too.
As of yet it’s still a black sky turned orange
We wait, we’re patient.
*
I didn’t have it enough as a child
Never had to shovel it before school
So there’s no headache about it getting dirty
No bitterness of what it turns to
No worry of what it ruins
It’s a novelty to me
It’s what airplanes used to be.
*
I sit at a window, waiting
Most the days of my life.
I hold a box, open
That carries every question
I’ll ever have.
Tonight while I wait,
I thumb through curiosities
Laugh at old questions
And try not to let future uncertainties
Weigh the box down too much.
*
It’s a soft pink, satin ribbon
That holds the thing shut,
And when the snow starts
To fall tonight
I’ll open it
At the neighbor kids looking
At the clarity of it falling
At the quiet of it sticking
The couple laughing
The street lights changing
The flag that’s snapping
At the snow that’s falling
And I’ll catch all the little truths
That come with snow
And watch God fall
And then I’ll know.
FibroM.E.-Awesome 
I really loved the line, “It’s a novelty to me/ It’s what airplanes used to be.”
Beautiful and nostalgic. I really enjoy your blog. I deeply appreciate you putting yourself and fibromyalgia out there, more than you know. thank you for giving me the courage to keep going even though if I had the chance I would rather be at home, sleeping, and trying not to be in pain.
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you seize the carp…
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Beautiful and heartfelt. Still thinking of it as I look out at all of our Ohio snow.
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Very thoughtful; made me thoughtful while looking at the snow outside my window here in Michigan. Thank you.
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Beautiful read. Snow is great when you don’t have to go driving in it. Sledding on the other hand.. :o) Take care.
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Stunning. Thank you for sharing.
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Love this…
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when in Rome…
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Here in los angeles it’s about 1am…
I’m up b/c of this ridiculous cold i have that is keeping me from sleep.
Your poem is beautiful.
I hope you find some peaceful sleep tonight.
xoxoxo
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beautiful.
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I wish I could say we should meet up and not be weird. You just seem like such an awesome person. Hope you’re having a fabulous time in New York; if you want any recommendations for good bars or lounges in New York (even the ones that have food so you don’t have to drink on le meds) hit me up.
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I miss you :(…
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