Winter Longing

December 21, 2021December 4, 2021 ~ tayslowe ~ Leave a comment

Shelter me in fake leaves and fire, the smell of cider or cinnamon. I want the sky to mellow gray, to dream of feasts and coats and fleece. Pull down the growing sun to leave the nights open to lights and tinkle and indoor warmth. I've served my time to heat and watermelon. Hats, glove, … Continue reading Winter Longing

Autumn Nostalgia

October 1, 2021September 6, 2021 ~ tayslowe ~ Leave a comment

I think it's getting chilly. I can smell Halloween and taste Christmas, and can't help but feel I wasted Summer. No more beaches, no more swimming, no more laying out in bright sunshine. Look forward. I know. But I don't have balmy warm days, and drinking in rainbows of leaves just doesn't happen. No more … Continue reading Autumn Nostalgia