jones beach 2 or down to the sea

jones beach 2

In complete defiance of the Midwest winter that cannot be stopped, here is a moment taken at Jones Beach. Here is a little bit of what I remember about my favorite place…

rivers and stones

montana moment 2

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cold rose

cold rose

Fall and Winter are my favorite seasons, and October is quickly making room for the coming cold of November and beyond. This was taken just outside my front door. Happy Fall and Winter everyone!

let go the summer days

the buzzing evening songs

and the corn so high

and proud

just embrace crispy leaves

the cedar scented sweater

it’s raining yellow

orange and red

dear cold rose

rest beneath

a wintry blanket

the dark cold days

just a bridge

to that wondrous

moment

then Spring

grandson

grandson

young and bold

such a beautiful boy

discovering the world

wide eyed delight

a car!

a train!

running on the sidewalk

giggles that can

make the world laugh

hugs that can make

papa cry

so much joy

promise

and hope

God bless you

my Soren

i

love

you

let’s stay

let's go back

let’s go back

to the simple

promises

that we made

in that simple place

let’s return

to our hidden

moments

maybe our secrets

are still there

let’s rewind

our hearts

and listen

the vows linger

and so does my love

let’s stay

right now

right here

together

let’s just stay

winter’s way is passing

Winter Barns

winter’s way is passing

empty barns stand sure

quiet stories ‘neath the trees

whispered tales

forgotten days

beneath the cold

faith will grow

faith must grow

Winter Barns

winter’s way is passing

come and grow with me

time is sliding past our door

tears are melting

restored are dreams

beneath the cold

hope will grow

hope must grow

     winter’s way is passing

     come and sing with me

     fill the days with melody

     i’m yours alone

Winter Barns

Winter Barns

our hearts are one

beneath the cold

love will grow

love must grow