One day when I was out walking in the woods on a snowy January day I came upon several animal paths. I believe one path to follow was a rabbit trail, one was a bird's trail, and the other was a dog's trail. I am a curious walker in the winter, so I decided to follow the bird's trail and see what kind of day a bird may have. I didn't get far for after about a foot of deep snow I presume that the bird decided to take flight.
So, I went back to where I started and followed the rabbit tracks. This trail I followed and followed and ended up going in circles for that is when I decided to go back and follow the dog's tracks that would lead me to all sorts of areas. I followed and they led me to a small stream that I jumped across to see the trail again. I kept following and the dog must have smelled something around a fallen log and he or she sniffed it out, then continued on his way. I kept falling the dog's trail for it was leading me back to home for wouldn't you the trail I was following belonged to my own dog for he loved the snow as much as I do.
As I entered my house I called to my dog and told him he must have had quite the adventure for I followed your trail. I curled up in on couch with my dog on my lap cuddled in a big soft blanket for an afternoon nap. This snowy day did actually happen a very long time ago and I hope you enjoy my winter memory.
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Mark Graham
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A Winter's Tale
We will always remember building our first snowman whenever that was. This snowman was kind of lopsided but always stood as a guard when you were outside alone and gave you someone to talk to on some very cold days. Then one day you decided to build a small snow fort around this snowman, which turned out to be an almost igloo except for the big hole in the roof. This igloo was a special winter place where you could think and have a silent partner to share ideas. How many out have ever did this in their younger days?
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Writers
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Comments (5)
Your winter tale and trip down memory lane is wonderful. I really enjoyed your story.
Really beautiful Mark
It beautifully captures the simple joys and adventures of a snowy winter day.
Yes! I enjoyed your walk and story 😊💕
Aw, this is such a sweet snow story!