Momentarily

like a branch
in winter's wrath
weighted down
pale and bare
ready to snap
coming undone
drooping 
downward
numb
to touch

then the sun
smiles
on you
the warmth
melts your heart
just enough
to lift you
back up

even if only
until the next
blizzard comes
and burdens you
again you are free
momentarily
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Ligon Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 11:29 PM
Perfect for this time of year and any season of life when a bright spot warms the coldness within. Nice image.
Andresen Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 1:25 PM
- Often it's all about simple situations: the first coffee of the morning ... to lift you back up, Sandra :) - Lovely written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Adams Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 2:08 PM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise... :) hugs
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 7:53 AM
Sweet pastoral truth, mmm! Mighty fine poetry, Sandra. Love and best wishes for the holiday season.
Adams Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 2:08 PM
Thank you Freddie :) Happy Holidays to you as well!
Lamperouge Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 7:29 AM
A really nice poem.....the flow of life can never be smooth ...... Really good....
Adams Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 2:07 PM
thank you so much... :)
Pandit Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 6:51 AM
Ebb and flow of life--we all need that lifting up from time to time--so well expressed, Sandy.
Adams Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 7:09 AM
Thank you so much Vijay life is always full of ups and downs ... hugs
Chiri Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 12:14 AM
Wow sandy this was so good! Loved it!;)
Adams Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 4:08 AM
Thank you so much :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 10:08 PM
Awesome. !
Adams Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 4:07 AM
Thank you :)
Hamilton Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 6:36 PM
Let's enjoy life's brief respite from challenges, we all need a break, glad you got one today, loved this one!
Adams Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 7:03 PM
Thank you so much John... i appreciate all your kindness :) hugs
Wolf Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 5:37 PM
Bravo, meteorologist! This is exactly how winters work (at least for me). Welcome the interludes!! Cheers, Gershon
Adams Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 5:55 PM
hey maybe that's a future job for me...could you imagine the nightly forecast in poetic form? it'd be cool, don't you think? thanks Gershon your comments are always funny... hugs :)
Green Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 4:59 PM
Then let's hope that sun continues to shine brightly each and every day. Loved this my friend. Beautifully done.
Adams Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 5:56 PM
Thank you so much my friend, your kind words are always uplifting ... :) hugs
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