Stacked Wood For The Winter
On a crisp autumn day
amid the strewn leaves in the backyard,
stacked wood logs lie waiting
for their time to shine.
In the frigid depths of winter
armfuls of wood
will be hauled to the house
along a windy snowy path.
The art of stacked wood appeals to me,
a sight of maple, pine and oak
all in cohesive harmony.
The horizontal canvas of cut logs
hosts a serene picture along a dirt road
and a towering apple tree.
Months of hard work lies
in the stacks,
a truth of our fortitude
towards the harsh claws of winter
Busy chattering chipmunks skirt the very edges
of the stacks
finding acorns here and there.
As nearby smoke cuts the crisp air,
we load wood into our wood closet.
My husband built this creative cubby to house
our logs to dry.
On the cusp of the closet is a window
where he can open
and throw wood right into the cubby.
How clever is that!
Just a few feet away stands the stove
ready to work.
This man is an innovator and a die hard
worker for our family.
Thank God for him.
Thank God for the wood and the heat
that makes our home cozy.
Where ever you are…are you ready for winter? Do you burn wood in your house? If so, are you ready with stacked cords of wood waiting?
All My Best,
Heart and Soul