day dreaming cold

Looking out the window
blowing and howling wind
starts my mind to wandering
outside is cold and miserable
raining and some snow
but I feel warmth
from thoughts of bright sunny days
and nicer times afield.

I see the blowing weeds along the road
and the aroma of sweetgrass
from fresh-cut hay
swirls with the breeze
through the valley
where the mountain stream flows
gathering the scent of water
and fish and wildflowers.

The warm rays of the sun
give way to rolling clouds
darkening as they gather
the sound of thunder in the distance
drifting ever closer
the smell of a gentle summer rain
a rain to stand in
and be thankful for.

I dream of days to come
of walking in the woods
feeling my troubles drift away
just being outdoors and talking to nature
listening to the birds
and the sharp pelt of rain on glass
as I stare out the window
at a cold and miserable winter day.