WINTER'S APPROACH

I am looking out the Westward viewing window of the Sun Room. Large snow flakes are coming straight down from a gray sky. The snow fall began late this morning and has been steady ever since. From green grass to snow covering lawns, tree branches and the Lake. The snow has been so heavy, it is lying on top of the water similar to snow lying on the ground. There have been some ducks that have been swimming in the water, snow accumulating on their chests as the plow paths in the snow, much like children making paths in the snow on the ground. The ducks, seem to have tired of their efforts and have subsequently paddled to shore. The evergreen trees to the side of the Sun Room, have bows bending downward from the weight of the heavy snow. A red squirell is making tracks across the snow in the yard in front of me. The roofs across the way have an even coat of white. The pine trees harbor red cardinal song birds as well as smaller blue and gray colored ones as well.

I am snug and warm, what with the floor heating. Three shallow holiday candles burn in ceramic leaf shaped holders. The smell of turkey soup comes from the kitchen.

We are entering our winter time; not quite the Winter Solstice yet, but visibly winter has arrived. Quietly.