Saturday, February 15, 2014

Comfort Zone

A sudden snow shower,
flakes fly past the panes.
We watch in silence,
mugs in hand; steam rising.
You turn on an old movie—
one seen a dozen times,
  maybe more…
we laugh in unison,
quoting favorite lines,
echoing off each other,
anticipating what comes next…
...as steam rises

© Ginny Brannan 2014

Original photo: Bonnie Lucente/Home in New England








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25 comments:

  1. ClaudiaFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    ah that sounds lovely - snow - movie time and mug of coffee or tea... beautiful closeness in this...esp. loved the quoting of fav lines - echoing off each other... nice...

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  2. GabriellaFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Watching an old movie with a loved one sounds just wonderful!

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  3. brudbergFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Wonderful.. that's indeed love.. especially the laughing in unison.

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  4. MaryFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    Now that is definitely love -- when one can sit together and watch old movies together. Doesn't get better than that!

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  5. Brian MillerFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    hey its up now....smiles

    i like the comfort in this...the knowing...not just the lines but each other well enough just to appreciate each others company.....

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  6. ScarletFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    Lovely and warm companionship ~ And the steam rises more ~

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  7. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Beautiful capture of the tiny moments of loving!

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  8. Mystic_MomFebruary 15, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    I love those times, they are THE BEST! Thanks for sharing this snapshot of loving. It is priceless.

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  9. Laurie KolpFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    A tender moment so beautifully expressed.

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  10. kaykualaFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    Leisurely rise of the steam is liken to the tender moments of love that linger on! Nicely Ginny!

    Hank

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  11. Mon.EspritFebruary 15, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    You have painted the comfort zone so perfectly. Smiles.

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  12. SusanFebruary 15, 2014 at 11:18 PM

    Perfect. And again, perfect.

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  13. Linda RogersFebruary 15, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    This is delicious in so many ways. Love how they work off each other because of their connection. The comfort of hot drinks on cold night and watching an old favorite movie. It's all that safe place of love and family.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    tender moment well captured!

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  15. Roslyn RossFebruary 16, 2014 at 2:52 AM

    Words paint the picture beautifully.

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  16. avalonFebruary 16, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    Cosy little scene you painted there.

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Love the languor of this, snowed in, oh well, let's play ... Delightful. The last line is the perfect toddy.

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  18. vb holmesFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    "anticipating what comes next…
    ...as steam rises" Tender, relaxed mood with a leisurely buildup to something more? Lovely.

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  19. Glenn ButtkusFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:04 PM


    Watching an old movie together is like making love; you already know the outcome, but it does not lessen the pleasure; very nice working of the prompt.

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Just lovely.. One of the most fun moments we can have with loved ones.. smiles. Thanks for reminding me how much love there is in it. My siblings just had one of those last night, and they're still buzzing.

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  21. Pat HattFebruary 16, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    A little steam can go a long way and yeah old movies are sure grand

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    sometimes the old familiar movies are the best. Especially the laughing in unison part!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    mmm, exquisite ending there. :-)
    I love this together time that you painted here, Ginny. :-)

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  24. Stacy M.S.February 18, 2014 at 12:27 AM

    very calm read of two together in unison!

    sounds like a very lovely time!

    stacy lynn mar
    http://warningthestars.blogspot.com/

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  25. MargaretFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    …can I join you under that blanket? :) I adore this.

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