Written by Mary Anne Abdo
Steam escaping from a coal mine’s fire-belly.
Muddy snow surrounds rusty streams.
Following a path of melded deer and dog tracks.
Absolute silence is my guide.
Discovering black coal caves, their warmth is inviting.
Sitting in the semi-dark, making echo sounds.
Of hellllooo—
Listening for my voice to return back.
Peering out of my newfound abode.
Magnificent brown eyes met my blue eyes.
So many deer, too many to count.
Snow is falling like a snow globe.
Creeping out of my cave,
silently and slowly.
Just standing there not wanting to move.
Until a train whistle blew.
All my new friends disappeared.
Making haste for the dense forest.
I walked back home disappointed.
My quite retreat is now a beautiful childhood memory.
To treasure and to share.
Text © Mary Anne Abdo
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