Yes, the same words representing very different events of my life from the simplicity of driving on black ice, to the army of nut crackers to keep Joseph’s dreams safe and fears at bay, and finally, cracking past blackened ice to allow sunlight to pass. Thank you Claudia for observing the subtleties of the poem and commenting.
Joseph has been collecting nut crackers for the last few Christmas seasons. He has one on a rocking horse that is my favorite with the Jester being a close second. Joseph says his favorite is the tallest (about three feet.)
claudia said,
28/12/2011 at 10:00
joseph’s army is a great title for this..you packed much meaning into these three lines.
Slowmoto said,
29/12/2011 at 09:51
Yes, the same words representing very different events of my life from the simplicity of driving on black ice, to the army of nut crackers to keep Joseph’s dreams safe and fears at bay, and finally, cracking past blackened ice to allow sunlight to pass. Thank you Claudia for observing the subtleties of the poem and commenting.
wizmoto said,
28/12/2011 at 08:49
I’ve felt that veer, and there’s not much scarier. Thank you.
Slowmoto said,
29/12/2011 at 09:39
Yes, our path has been treacherous at times, thank you for holding onto the boys and me.
totsymae1011 said,
28/12/2011 at 08:26
I always adored those toy wooden soldiers.
Slowmoto said,
29/12/2011 at 09:37
Joseph has been collecting nut crackers for the last few Christmas seasons. He has one on a rocking horse that is my favorite with the Jester being a close second. Joseph says his favorite is the tallest (about three feet.)