The frost-bitten sun sinks. Puckered rosehips, brilliant drops of blood, Sprinkle among the scraggly underbrush, While silvery drifts slouch deep in their beds. The twisted poplar thrusts jagged edges Against soft folds of velvet skies; Snapping air snatches breath, Transforms it to mist, sailing away. Solemn silence shivers. Bold, and girded with jewels, Stalwart OrionContinue reading “The Frost-Bitten Sun”
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Highschool Soccer
These days, the precipitation has lost its confidence. Sometimes it comes down as rain, sometimes as sleet, and other times as stickiest snow. The temperature seems more confident, settled around zero, occasionally dipping or rising slightly. That’s prime conditions to bring back memories of high school recesses. So this time, I’m sharing a fun post.Continue reading “Highschool Soccer”