Cold Fingers

Sadness accumulated that winter.

It gathered in her heart,
settled in her soul,
was gripped by cold fingers,
as she waved goodbye
to her small family
one more time.

Standing alone again
on the front porch
of her cabin,
she tried hard 
to fight off the
sense of melancholy.

The view of the
snow-covered foothills
urged her to take a hike
with  her devoted dog,
to relive the 
blessed memories
of family, and wait 
for their next visit. 

© 2020 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Home Fields - Cannonsburg, Michigan

2. South Fork, Colorado