Embracing the Cold

Posted on by carlfmaulbeck

It was bitterly cold and made me shiver,

the prospect of enduring more made me quiver.

 

I buttoned up and ventured forward,

I braced myself and continued toward.

 

Going quickly was not the answer,

I had to slow down and embrace the cold.

 

A measured response of absorbing the chill,

makes it possible to inhale Her will.

 

Regardless of temp, I talk the talk,

in withering weather, I walk the walk.

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Published by carlfmaulbeck

In the movie "Harvey", Elwood P Dowd, played by Jimmy Stewart, explains coping with the world this way: "Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, 'In this world, Elwood, you must be' - she always called me Elwood - 'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." Well, for years I was smart, oh so very smart, I too recommend pleasant - Trust the harmony