Flags flapping in the wind
Silence only
Although owls called me forth
Snow sporadically falling
A snow flake here and there
Car light in the distance
Tower of light over there
Kept my feet a walking
Slip sliding on the snow
No talking just walking
Stop let the silence flow
Down a street called Cottonwood
Down a street to the south
Past garages, trees and windows
Past the old beach house
Enjoyed taking my time
As I was out here all alone
Reminded me of childhood
The prairie grass was my home
Went out beyond onto the land
Watched for an owl but none
Only a small bird on this land
Breathing fresh, clean, cold air
Was worth a walk in the breeze
Glad I had cozy clothes on
And no worry that I could freeze.
March 5, 2022
