The Stars Will Leave The Sky

 when all the night is gone

and we have worn the dark 

down to a thread

the sun floats up 

and pulls the light of day

across a morning rose 

a tree 

across a thought

we mean to use

to start another day

(C) 2023 Jan Darrow

Way back in March I let you know that I would be writing a story titled, The Disappearance of Jackie Blue. Well - I started, but soon felt that the story was not working. The good news is that I am starting again. It will be a mystery with dark undertones.  The title will stay, and I will keep you posted!

Happy Holidays!

Wishing for peace on Earth in 2024. It seems impossible, I know, but you have to start somewhere.  My therapy (watercolor).  Wishing you the best for the New Year!

The Fog

The Fog

across the lake

fog rises 

like the dead

it seeps into the evergreens

and birch that fill

 the common ground

inside the day is lost

to books and bed 

we close windows

light a fire

and stranded

in our velvet room

the thick white veil

the ghost 

has closed us in

(C) Jan Darrow 2023

Photo: Paul Meinke

North By Northwest

If you like vintage and you like Alfred Hitchcock, you will love North By Northwest! (1959) (available to rent on Amazon Prime)  With Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason - this is a spy thriller! My recommendation for a cozy winter night. Yes I recommend! 

Grateful

Grateful and thankful to be back.  Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. November went by so quickly!