white blankets the earth
frigid air through forest blows
my child with bare legs
while plants sleep tucked under snow
your pants I warm by the fire
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On the coldest days of the year, please remember that someone in your town is homeless.
Words and Photography ©2016 Tanya Cliff ~ to contact me
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This reminds me of living in Alaska. We hardly ever wore winter type clothing besides hats and gloves. People would see pictures of us and think we were insane. After living there for so long thought…we just didn’t notice it so much. 😉
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Too funny…On our coldest day of the year (something below zero), one of my sons headed up to the neighbors to discharge his “cat-sitting” duties. He had a short sleeve shirt, shorts and his boots with no socks on. He did throw his coat on but didn’t bother to zip it…Lol
Not me…I wrap in wool…😊⛄
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Ha! My sister once asked why my son (about 8 at the time) only had a hoodie on while there was a pile of snow behind him that was at least 10 foot tall. I told her it was about 40 degrees that day…practically a heat wave in Alaska that time of year and he didn’t need one. She laughed and said…I kept thinking, I know she’s a good mom so why is that kid in a hoodie!!’ LOL
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Lol…you have to pick your battles.
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Thank you, my friend! I hope the weather is nice for you. It is cold here!
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Time for some hot chocolate!
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Lol…Good morning, Rick! The pictures make me cold, but that’s what it looks like outside my window also. I’m going to finish my coffee by the fireplace…Lol
Have a wonderful day!⛄
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Bare legs in the snow is too clod a thought for me! Nice poem, Tanya. Hope you enjoyed your Christmas!
Steve 🙂
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Thanks, Steve! Lol…My children seem oblivious to it. We had a nice, very quiet, Christmas. I hope you enjoyed yours, my friend!😊⛄
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I did, thank you! Spent most of Christmas night at the family get-together. We ate good food, had some gifts, played some games, watched some football, etc. Got home from the 2 hour drive and watched “Scrooge!” It was a nice evening…
🙂
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Sounds like a great night! My children’s favorite of the Christmas movies is “Elf”…Lol
I would pick “It’s a Wonderful Life”, but “Elf” does consistently produce giggles…😊⛄
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I’m with you, Tanya on the movie comments. I always look for “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and I love “A Christmas Carol” even more so. “Elf” is a cute movie and does put a smile on one’s face… 🙂
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We saw a live version of “A Christmas Carol” last year. Everyone enjoyed that.😊
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Oh, I’ll bet that was a very good play! It would be interesting to see the story played out live on stage. You have a great day and a happy new year, Tanya!!
🙂
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It was a lot of fun! Enjoy your day and the very best of wishes for the New Year for you as well!😊⛄
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Thanks, Tanya! You are a good friend to have in this “blogoshpere!”
🙂
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As are you, Steve! 😊
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Thank you so much, Tanya! 🙂
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You are very welcome.😊
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Tanya, did the conversation go….
“Where are your pants?”
“Under the snow somewhere.
“Can you go get them, so I can dry them by the fire?
Keith
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Lol…too funny.
I will NEVER understand my children (two oldest boys, specifically) heading out in the winter in their shorts. Although, I will admit, I ran out in my pajamas and boots to get the snowman picture before he completely fell apart…Lol (but not in shorts!)
😊⛄
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Well, I am glad you did not slip and fall on your pajama bottoms! When I drove my kids to school, I would see high school girls in 15 degree weather wearing flip flops. Go figure.
I remember one argument with my son who refused to take a coat to a football game as a marching band member on a cold autumn night. I said my job as a parent is to make you take this coat. Your job is to bring it back. Now, whatever you choose to do with it while there is your business. When we got there, he was wearing the coat.
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Lol…I always make them take their coats and mittens and things in the car…same idea. I figure, if they get cold, they will wear them…and they usually do.😊
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What a great poem and loved the part with bare legs. The joys of children and how they make the best of moments!
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Thank you so much, Susie! They make me laugh…😊⛄
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Love this tanka
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Thank you, Manuel! Glad you enjoyed it.😊⛄
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Always
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Love the snowman!
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Thank you, Rob! I though he was kinda cute.
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And in good shape lol. A skinny snowman
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Lol…
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😊
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My kids seem oblivious to the fact that we live in a cold climate. They have a mom who runs out in her pj’s and boots to get a picture in the middle of winter, so I guess they come by it naturally! I can’t say too much about it.
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Reblogged this on TANYA CLIFF and commented:
As the weather dips to cold temperatures in my corner of the globe, I am sharing an old post as an encouragement to remember the homeless and poor in this holiday season. Happy Holidays to all my blogging friends around the world!
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