lift me up

with outstretched arms 

I made a plea to the breeze

lift me up into dreamy blue skies

and let me slumber on pillowy 

clouds for all eternity

take me away from the dark storms,

wildfires and frigid cold that 

threatens to envelope us all

- Written for dVerse Quadrille #215: Ready for Liftoff

dreaming of spring in winter

I dream of blooming flowers

and bright warm sunrises

that bring forth clear blue skies

yet when I open my eyes

I’m greeted by barren trees

snow covering the grass

and icy breezes at sunrise