Autumn Stroll

Sitting here in the evening glow,
parents with tired little ones in tow.

Watching geese gently on the peaceful water glide,
lovers strolling arm in arm matching each others' warming stride.

Feeling the chill of winter's breath,

tucking chin into the collar's depth.

The floating of  the golden leaves as they swim,

falling, tumbling, dancing to the wind's every whim. 

Thoughts of hot chocolate and the heat of a fire,
cozy, relaxing to the melodies of the guitar or lyre.

 

SPARED

On the second last day of 2014  I was spared from electric shock and a house fire.

Before getting into bed I noticed that the extension cord which was situated on the highly flammable carpet  beside my bed, and used daily, looked like this:

oh...and did I mention there were SPARKS shooting out of it???  I'm thankful that I discovered it with my eyes and not with my hand and that I was home and able to disconnect it from the power source.

This extension cord has been effectively taken out of service.