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Talk of Snow

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Talk of Snow

It's cold again
and there is talk of snow

The neighbor, come for her packages
stands chatting in the wind
more out of obligation than interest

I am only half out the door
wishing she would go away
so I can close the door to the cold

It seeps in through my skin as if
I am no more than a paper shell
a wasps' nest or a folded boat

It all seems
so overwhelming
today

There is little money
and less food
and it's so damned hard to stay warm

I want for a place to rest
a place to settle for a moment and escape
to dream a little and forget
this bitter, haunting cold
A bit melodramatic, I know, but some days are like that.
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justb's avatar
so great. eloquent. really. it's profound and humble and was a joy to read.