Frozen Silence
Frost this morning
covers the ground,
hides my tears.
No longer hear his
shoes on the hardwood
floors after work.
Life at a standstill.
Trying to recall
him on the piano keys.
Gone some time now.
Too cold to breathe.
I utter silent prayers.
Dr. Mary Ann Niemczura 
Lovely pictures! Stay warm!
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Thank you, Balroop.
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Lovely photos, poignant poem… ❤
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Remembering my Dad and modified to suit my needs today. Thank you, Bette. Stay warm.
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Hugs… ❤
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You always have the perfect comment, Bette. Thank you so much. Enjoy the weekend.
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So moving…..
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Thank you, Cindy. Much appreciated too.
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You expressed your profound feelings of loss so well in your poem that – so I think – you must derive some solace from it. Best wishes! Peter
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Spot on with understanding my feelings, Peter. Thank you for an insightful comment. When my parents were alive, they taught us that they would not be around forever and that we all die sometime. As a young person, you don’t think so deeply about it. We were in Neresheim, Germany when I got the news that my Dad had died. It happened to be a World Sunday at church and the choir sang Amazing Grace and I was asked to recite the Our Father or Vater Unser in English. Our son was 6 years old and went on the altar to mark with an X on a big map where his grandfather lived in the US and where Germany is. Those moments brought us all solace. You have a deep understanding of what I wrote. I do so appreciate it. Enjoy the weekend, Peter.
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Cherish these precious memories, Mary Ann. Best wishes! Peter
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I do cherish them, Peter. Thanks for reminding me. Hope you also have precious memories to cherish. All the best.
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Thank you once again.
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Thank you and blessings.
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Mary Ann, a moving and soulful poem, your poem sums up the ‘Frozen Silence’ that can come over one with a loss … the details within are particularly poignant. The frozen winter weather and stunning photo matching the sadness within you. Hope the warmth finds you soon … unfreezing the sorrow & the landscape. Wishing you well, hugs xx❤️
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Thank you for your insightful comment which you wrote so beautifully as only you can, Annika. Originally in my book and modified with new details as I like to do, I posted this revision. Even though he passed in 1990 while I was teaching in Germany, I still remember my Dad and decided our landscape fit the mood perfectly. Hugs and blessings to you and your family. Enjoy the week ahead. Exciting times in your family too. ox
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Lovely poem, a one of hope and better days ahead. Well-written. Beautiful shots of the sky and waters too. I agree with Annika’s interpretation of your poem – on loss and how your second photo might symbolise unfreezing. That last photo seems a very timeless photo…all of us grown adults would have experienced a moment like that, sitting around, doing what we do as a kid and really just enjoying life as innocent as can be.
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Many thanks for a wonderful and insightful comment. Winter in Upstate NY lasts many months it seems. Sometimes we are fooled by a warm spring-like day but know the white blanket will return. I love the manner in which you have interpreted my poem. So very lovely. Enjoy your weekend.
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I’ve always wanted to visit NY in the warmer months (I like warm weather). It does sound winter over there can be cold and long, and it can snow sometimes. That said I have heard summers can be real hot. You enjoy your weekend too.
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NY is a vast state. The Finger Lakes Area is quite nice in the summer months. Of course a visit to NYC is lovely too. We are in Upstate and about 6-7 hours drive from NYC. Summers can be hot but that does not last as long as the winter cold. I love my four seasons.
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Yes, from what I read NY is a vast state. So looking forward to NYC when I get the chance to visit, and also visit Upstate and Long Island. Enjoy your four seasons 🙂
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Thanks, Mabel. Hope you enjoy your travels.
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You are welcome, Mary. Have a good week ahead.
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We are snowbound with schools closed today. Snowing fast with ice mixed in. Good day to put my feet up with a book.
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Sounded like such a relaxing day. Hope when it all clears, you get to go out for a walk 🙂
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Definitely. Every now and then we need to take one day off.
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Such an astute comment. Many thanks. Enjoy the weekend.
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You are welcome, Mary. You enjoy the weekend too 🙂
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Thank you. ^__^
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Such powerful, poignant reflections of love and loss, Mary Ann. Sending warm wishes. ❤
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Such an insightful comment, Carol. Much appreciated. I have the warmth of the home today as I gaze out at our snow-covered landscape. Enjoy the weekend.
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