Sit and ponder

I sit and ponder

The way the light filters through the old window pane 

Dancing of the leaves of the potted tree

Before tickling my nose

The unsettling itch to move

Runs up my spine

One last sip of tea 

Spiked with honey 

Smile goodbye to the lady at the counter

Because I come here 

When it’s hard at home 

And I just need to get away from it all

Step into the crisp fall almost winter day

Remember how just yesterday 

Thick snow flakes fell from a cold grey sky

Follow the concrete to the park

I know the spot

Where I can be alone

Embrace the cold

As it comes with beautiful things

Frost on grass

In places the sun does not touch

Ice think in the dead of winter

Smile up at the sun

And ponder

What the birds are singing