January 28, 2009
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Snowy Canvas in the Ozarks
Winter returned in force this week, depositing a spectacular 5-inch thick shimmering white blanket across the forest. The first two inches are tiny little ice pellets that formed a solid underlay for the 3-inch top coat of soft feathery snowflakes that sparkle with brilliance in the afternoon sunlight. This is the thickest and most beautiful white coat I have seen drape the forests in my five winters in Missouri. The soft powder topping the denser base reflected and refracted the abundant afternoon sunshine in a captivating manner, and provided an richly sensual surface for walking upon – soft and cushioning with a very gentle crunch. My dog May would have loved to accompany me as I traipsed through the unbroken snow, and I would have loved to watch her romp and play and celebrate unreservedly nature’s endless wonders. I had a walking stick with me as I wandered, absorbing the breathtaking majesty of the trackless snowy forest, and without premeditation I instinctively attempted to draw a picture of May in hopes that her spirit might share more directly in my earthly sensory celebration. The drawing looked to me more like a deer with an unusually long tail, but I think May would understand my intent…
Hieroglyph of my recently deceased but still beloved dog May
Comments (3)
This is such a beautiful write. I am sure May understands quite well your sharing. Judi
I can only imagine how quiet it must have been out there. It sounds beautiful…. I love how fresh snow looks and the way you described it was so nice to read.
I think May was with you on that walk, having fun just like you said she would.
Love, Colleen
Very moving.