Archive for the ‘February’ Category
February 28, 2021
Wanting to end the month with a different vista, P and I drive back to my old neighborhood to walk in my then-local park by the bay. it’s hard to keep optimism and energy in sight at this time of year, especially this year, as we lap our year of forced isolation. My patience lapses to stoicism skirting sorrow. Get me out of here! I yell internally, realizing the impossibility of change any time soon. Still hoping for an early spring, to at least brighten the landscape.
February 27, 2021
Walking even though it’s raining. I kick icy snow drifts into the street to wash away. Come on spring!
week 644 ~ bright lights close her eyes
bright lights close her eyes
squint out at the world
I’m ok she lies
spring from winter flies
windy night unfurled
bright lights close her eyes
head down she still tries
dodging troubles hurled
I’m ok she lies
still her answer buys
time through dangers swirled
bright lights close her eyes
though she sometimes cries
in dread’s cocoon curled
I’m ok she lies
snow melts pavement dries
questions answers twirled
bright lights close her eyes
I’m ok she lies
February 24, 2021
Happy birthday to grandboy D! Approaching teenhood, stretching out, the zoom celebration brings a pang of regret for the necessarily lost visits. I am glad my daughter’s family is safe and happy in their cocoon. I hope looking back at this year will hold some smile-inducing memories, along with the disruption. And today I go to city hall to vote for bonds to improve our parks, beaches, cultural institutions, and schools. Looking ahead to things being better.
February 22, 2021
I push myself out the door to walk. It’s good to have this unbroken streak of walking days, since just before the new year. It provides the impetus I need to break myself out of hibernation. Longing for a change of weather, to brighter days.
February 21, 2021
We are in the time of year where it is hard to find anything to photograph on my neighborhood walks except piles of dirty snow. Shadows and reflections come to the rescue.
Celebrating a Year 