The cold snows of winter have arrived -
- and with their cheeky grins are dropping white snowflakes everywhere
While elderly or frail people are walking with the greatest difficulty -
- young children are laughing and enjoying this new coat of white.
Inside our home the fire burns cheerfully and waves its flames in welcome
This is one time throughout the year when a fire becomes so welcome and friendly
When you awaken this morning you will notice how hard the fire has endeavoured to keep you warm
The moment you walk through the door I too will feel your warmth and my sleeping happiness will stir.
No matter what season mother Nature draws from her larder they will always include you -
- there will never be a day that can consist of 24 hours without my flower being the major part of my life
This morning as we walk through the now whitened forest I am certain it will look like a wonderland
I laugh to myself when I think of your furry animals sitting in front of their own firesides.
Yes Orchid Lady, I have the most imaginative mind, but it always holds you secure within itself
No matter what unfolds today I know as long as you are with me; the day will turn out to be wonderful
Even though we daily follow the same walking route, each day is different and your hand always feels so warm
Please wake up soon because even the sun has promised to shine for you and is lifting its head above the mountains.
The snow clouds are scrambling to flee from the sun before it spoils their unwelcome snow flurries -
- Hurriedly I prepare your coffee and place it beside you and smile as I admire you peacefully lying there
Please wake up soon and bring life back into this quiet house for even this house is missing you -
- No matter what or who waits for you to grace us - I miss my Orchid most of all.
