can you feel it?
it pressed against my face with a biting chill. i was forced me to gasp for breath. too much air was rushing into my lungs. it was cold. my clothing was pushed tightly against my body. last night it wailed against my bedroom windows. i was not ready for it, but there it was. waiting for me as i awoke. greeting me as i stepped outside. surrounding me. i felt a shiver overcoming my body, so i tightened up. my mind mulls over the situation ("i should have worn more layers today"). 2 tshirts, a waffle shirt, a hoodie, and a $2 down vest were just not holding the warmth inside ("perhaps i should have worn my scarf today"). the warm embrace that held me for months had left. a familiar stranger had returned. it was never welcomed but always accepted. life would grow too boring without this change. the bitter chill has returned, and i swallow it down.
minnesota winter...bring it on.
Comments
I don't know how I found your page but you seem interesting.
Posted by: dana | November 16, 2005 01:30 PM
Thanks for the info on TPS - how was today's weather treating ya?
Posted by: M@ | November 16, 2005 02:50 PM
today's weather was a slap in the face. i did not have my winter coats yet so i work: a tshirt, a thermal, and 3 hooded sweatshirts. i think it would rock to hibernate, like bears. if i am ever rich and have no responsibilities to worry about, i think i may try out this hibernation business.
Posted by: david! | November 17, 2005 01:19 AM