It must have snowed all night
I pushed the snow away from my tent door and could not believe my eyes. What only yesterday was a landscape of red, yellow, and orange was now nothing but white. White, as far as I could see.
Most of the leaves must have fallen from the weight of the snow and then were covered over, leaving no trace of autumn behind. The snow gently fluttered around my face as I peered out in disbelief. I blinked the snowflakes away from my eyelids and stepped out gently into the soft mounds of pure white surrounding my tent. I was slow and ever so careful. Stepping gently, first one boot, then another, trying not to disturb the powdery perfection of all that surrounded me.
I had dressed warmer than usual, as it had been unseasonably cold as I set out on my annual hiking trip. Every year, I ventured out to experience the fragile beauty of autumn. I did not realize how fragile until now. Is this what a blizzard looks like? But there was no wind, only silence and beautiful giant snowflakes. One flake was quickly followed by another, floating in midair until she gently joined the rest of her sisters on the white beauty below.
Strangely, at that moment, I didn’t miss the autumn leaves or mind the cold in this winter wonderland. I was struck by the silence, the beauty, and the thought of how, without warning, seasons and life can change.
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Lizz Chambers
Hunny is a storyteller, activist, and HR strategist whose writing explores ageism, legacy, resilience, and the truths hidden beneath everyday routines. Her work blends humor, vulnerability, and insight,
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Great description and that idea of living in the moment.
Fantastic!!! Love it!!!💞💕💗💖👍
Just as Ms. Chambers story " The Wallet" filled me with emotions, this story makes me appreciate the outdoors even more, and as a past avid camper appreciate the first snow fall in the woods I love. Her descriptive writing was a kilidescope of visions that filled me with the desire to pick up camping again, to experience the first snowfall yet again from the perspective of a falling leaf. Well done Ms. Chambers, well done.