Windows

Today the heat broke.

The oppressive humidity

turned its damp cheek

and scuttled away...

leaving only a

hint of its breath

in the air.

Today I opened the windows

and let the fresh air blow

through the house while I

was at work.

However,

There are two windows in my house

that never open.

The first came from a house that we re-habbed.

It was in the historical district and there had been

damage to the house.

There were originally 4 of these windows in the front foyer.

All but one had been lost in the course of time.

I have carried this from house to house

because it reminds me always

of that wonderful house that was mine

for a little while.

It is heavy leaded glass-which you can't really see

in this photo-Hey- I never CLAIMED to be a

good photographer now~ did I?

And the paint, I believe, is original.

This window came from a little store in Door County.

I didn't know what I would do with it

but it was such a bargain

that I couldn't resist.

When we rehabbed this house

I had them build it in between the

downstairs bath and the laundry room.

One day I will show you pictures of both rooms.

The builder thought I was a bit crazy..

I am.

Who cares?

I love it.

There is a small spot light on it on a dimmer

on the laundry room side.

When the kids are here I leave on at night.

It seeps through the stained glass

and makes a beautiful

little night light.

Amen!And, tonight...because the heat has lessened

and the sky is lovely..

MyHero and I are going to sit

out back and watch the sun go down..

Our lives float on quiet waters

And my Love and I

Wonder at twilight

When flaming banners

Spread in the heavens,

How long this Beauty~

This stately silence...

E'er once again we shall drift

On the turbulent, open sea.

Blanche Shoemaker Wagstagg

A wonderful end to a wonderful day~ Diana