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Winter is coming,
but you and I don’t dread it, do we?
It’s not the end of the world, is it?
We don’t have to build shelters underground
or move to foreign countries, do we?
We know winter.
It’s visited before,
like a demanding uncle.
We know what to do.
Stack firewood now.
Inspect the furnace.
Sort our cold-weather clothes.
Plan activities with friends.
Open our doors to strangers.
And, while we’re at it,
let’s order tulip bulbs,
daffodils and crocuses.
After all, spring is coming!

Photo of a breaking wave of broken ice in a parking lot.
Photograph 2012 and prayer 2016 by Danny N. Schweers

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Comments from readers

Pat wrote:
Must I think of winter on this beautiful summer day? 😄

Harold wrote:
Brilliant image, Danny! A wonderful composition.

Ellyn wrote:
What a perfect representation of the gray/black tones of winter. Yes, we prepare and enjoy like a “demanding uncle” (love this analogy) who we love anyway and try not to stiffen in his presence. Thanks as always for sharing your amazing talent with me.

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