The Morning Porch

Dave Bonta January 22, 2014 2

Deep cold; nothing stirring but the wind. Clouds of snow blown off the trees are back-lit by the rising sun.

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Donna Fernandez
11 years ago Permalink

Love what you write––simple, true, and yes, filled with barest truth.
1. Dave Bonta
  11 years ago Permalink
  
  Thanks for reading.

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