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The wind does whip in a brisk way Taking away the next breath today But, the brook gurgles and giggles Chip the chipmunk runs and wiggles Down the dark hole, into the ground Armed with acorns that he has found As the cold wind slows down to a sigh, Pinecones stay so still, so am I Heidi Sands 10/17/20

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Date: 10/31/2020 8:25:00 PM
Heidi, Always enamoured by the stillness. Happy Halloween! -Richard
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Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2020 5:33:00 AM
Me too Richard. Sorry for my delay in answering. Happy Halloween :)
Date: 10/18/2020 8:27:00 AM
Yes the cold is coming.. Im not good in the cold... Enjoyed your little poem my friend...
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Heidi Sands
Date: 10/18/2020 8:34:00 AM
Yes the cold is coming. I am thankful to have a woodstove to stay warm! I am happy you enjoyed this. Thank you :)
Date: 10/17/2020 6:41:00 PM
You have created a star, Heidi --- 'Chip, the Chipmunk.' He's got me smiling ear-to-ear. Thanks, Gershon
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Heidi Sands
Date: 10/17/2020 8:35:00 PM
Thank you Gershon. I am happy I could bring you a smile! :)
Date: 10/17/2020 1:46:00 PM
... the wind tells me that winter is just around the corner ... lovely poem, Heidi - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Heidi Sands
Date: 10/17/2020 4:50:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise. I hope you have a nice weekend too :) Hugs
Date: 10/17/2020 1:02:00 PM
Wonderful images you created in the changing season, Heidi.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 10/17/2020 1:36:00 PM
Thank you Vijay. I appreciate your comment. I hope you are having a nice day :)
Date: 10/17/2020 12:34:00 PM
A sure sign winter is coming Heidi, hope your weekend is going well. Tom
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Heidi Sands
Date: 10/17/2020 1:36:00 PM
Yes. Thank you Tom. I hope you weekend is going well too :)

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