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Groundhog Phil saw his shadow and winter will prevail for six more weeks. Why, am I not surprised? It’s been a harsh winter with bitter cold and snow squalls. I got caught in one last week.
It came out of nowhere on my afternoon walk. The clouds rolled in quickly and the wind picked up howling as the trees moaned in protest. Time to seek shelter as visibility was low, white out conditions. My friend, her dog and I took shelter in the park gazebo. Hanging on the rail fearing we might be blown over by the force of the gusty wind. Tully, guarding us from exiting the gazebo waiting for a sign.
After
about twenty minutes of intense snowfall and ferocious wind the storm pushed eastward and blue sky slowly appeared. A
sigh of relief, as I continued on my journey homeward. In silence, I prayed for an early spring. I am hoping Phil's prediction will prove wrong.
unpredictable
winter lingers into March
waiting for spring signs
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ReplyDeleteTruedessa, it can be dangerous getting caught out in a storm like that. So glad it blew over and let you and your walking companions get safely home. It has been a bitterly cold winter hasn't it. No sign of spring here at all :(
ReplyDeleteEarm zeishes dear Truedesss.
ReplyDeleteNice haibun
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You took me on that walk with you, Truedessa, and now I’m shivering. Thank goodness for the gazebo. We had an icy start yesterday, but this morning is milder.
ReplyDeleteWinter should keep going... wonderful I think
ReplyDeleteQuite a storm.
ReplyDeleteThe groundhogs here sure didn't see their shadow Sunday morning.
I can definitely relate, Truedessa. I love all the details of your haibun, bringing the experience to life.
ReplyDeleteA great haibun, Truedessa. Sounds cold and snowy where you are. Our weather is up and down. Really cold two weeks ago and up to 70 F here today!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a powerful wind. Glad there was shelter nearby. Here we have a lot of snow on the ground, which is very unusual in Tofino. When it does come, usually in February, it doesnt last long. It is very pretty. It sounds much colder where you are.
ReplyDeleteI felt like I was there with you on that gazebo in the storm! Your haibun is a gentle lament about the harsh trials of winter.
ReplyDeleteLovely descriptions of an unpredictable situation.
ReplyDeleteThat storm sounded miserable! I'm glad you found shelter. Great haibun, Truedessa!
ReplyDeleteYvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
Your haibun helps me make sense of this groundhog thing, I sense the impact of winter's power too, your bring the reader into the experience.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I'm so late. I, too, wish Phil had been wrong!
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