Shifting Perspectives

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Vacation Stay

Sunshine and desert heat,
Shorts and summery dresses,
Date shakes,
Reading by the pool.
Running shoes for hiking,
Palm trees, cacti and blooms.
New horizons.


At Home Days

Sunshine and blue prairie skies,
Cozy sweaters and puppy cuddles,
Warm ginger chai,
Reading by the fire.
Warm winter boots for long walks,
Frosty trees and a promise of spring,
Renewal.

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  1. Fran McMarch 14, 2023 at 7:44 AM

    Hi! I am your welcome wagon friend, and reading this post makes my glad! I love your parallel structure , tightly used, in your two contrasting verses. I love hoe the last line of each is so positive. It is good to feel glad to be at home and away! And you really paint that contrast between the 2 climates.

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    1. karelizirwinMarch 14, 2023 at 7:46 AM

      Hi Fran, great to meet a welcome wagon friend! It really is great to be excited to return home.

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