The Blessing

Tala and Koda In My Bed Picture by Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

Cold wind howls in obscure octaves,
the notes lost among the cacophony.
Obsessed it is, the blustery wind.
Endless search.

Swiping Christmas decorations
from eave and porch, tree and bush,
attempting to hold on to mortality.
Useless endeavor.

Bitter air follows the whipping gusts,
the bite of it coats all it touches
with its frigid tenor, to ice.
Crystal sculptures.

Trees falter, statuesque trunks bend,
and fold beneath the weight and wrath
of Mother Nature’s moodiness.
Angry deity.

In my bed close to the frosty window,
freezing air drifts through warped sills
aged by time and neglect and time.
Endless loop.

Beneath the heavy blankets and quilt,
alone Christmas Eve on this wintry,
wet, windy night before the Miracle;
my pups bound up to sleep beside me.

I am blessed.

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12 responses to “The Blessing”

  1. pensitivity101 Avatar

    Lovely poem and I love your dream catchers Ami. Merry Christmas

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Thank you. I’ve made them over the years. Merry Christmas my friend! ❤️🎄❤️

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      1. pensitivity101 Avatar

        They are lovely!

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      2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

        Thank you so much Di! 🙏

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  2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

    Thank you so much Bartholomew! 🙏

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  3. Sadje Avatar

    Wishing you peaceful, gentle and relaxing holidays

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      And to you and yours as well my friend! ❤️

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        Many thanks

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      2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

        My pleasure always!! ❤️

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      3. Sadje Avatar

        💖💖💖

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  4. Bartholomew Barker Avatar

    Great opening two lines!

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