Lake Superior Is Sad Today

No willows weep along this craggy shore Winter's unforgiving shock no test for weaker limbs Pine trees and the barren Birch remain, their hearts cold Steely eyes glimmer with icy stares at Raven's perch and passing Gulls Bankers loan a timid step, the endless lake a promise of frozen dreams The wind stopped just short of my ears, bitter news the breeze carried unable to fill my senses I left yesterday's newspaper on the table today's issue unwelcome All I could think of was what will I be seeing hearing or smelling when the wind resumes? The smell of fresh flowers deposits me back in that church 4 years old as I looked in at my Grandpa's frozen face in the coffin at his funeral roses and lilacs weren't there I can smell them and smile... 04/27/15 2am © james marshall goff