Winter Is the Best Time
Winter is the best time
to find out who you are.
Quiet, contemplation time,
away from the rushing world,
cold time, dark time, holed-up
pulled-in time and space
to see that inner landscape,
that place hidden and within.
--David Budbill
23 comments:
I agree, but can winter be just a little shorter? Sometimes I don't like what I find with all that contemplation.
What a wonderful perspective on winter!! Thanks BB!! Take care
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Does this still apply in southern California? ;)
My inner landscape is full of weeds and very dry right now. I am gaining strength to make improvements.
I like this poem. It is simple and short and speaks truth.
It does offer a different set of thoughts.
Lovely poem, totally agree with Lin. Cheers!
But I so want spring!!!! Ha
Hugs
SueAnn
What a great poem. I can imagine that would be perfect with snow outside. We haven't quite got to winter yet, which is strange. Looking forward to it though.
I agree completely.
Best time to write!
Morning BB,
Very true words...days and days of dreary, cold, damp weather will either bring out the reader in you or the grizzly.
Hugs Madi and Mom
Some people might think that being alone, with only their thoughts, is NOT a good thing...
I would love some quiet comtemplation time. Anytime...
Loved this one BB. So true. Good time to gather your thoughts and look forward. What I'm doing right now in fact!
Winter hasn't really come to our region this year. The poem is odd for I miss the snow and so find it hard to relate. Even that seems weird.
Ack - my winter is just as noisy and rushed and non-contemplative as the other seasons - I would love some quiet time right about now :)
Some people in my family are in love with winter! I need to be more appreciative of the opportunity it gives me to slow down and have more thinking time.
I love my quiet, alone time and I have a lot of it, regardless of the season. I may not like everything about me, but I understand me and get along with me better than anyone else does!
Most of the time I love the winter. Especially when I get to head north and see the snow and family. Here is Texas I suspect the low 50's is going to pass for winter this year...and last week in the 70's...seriously??
Very nice poem, Betty. That's a good way to look at winter. Hope you have a good week ahead. :-)
Betty....your poetry choices are always inspired! Winter contemplation, how lovely...
Hugs~
I would love holing up for winter. It's the times I have to go outside that bug me.
Winter never seems to visit Florida.
I miss it ... for some reason I feel
so much happier when it is cold and
crisp outside.
beautiful poem! so inspiring, too. and what a lovely image you paired with it!
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