Silence With White Earth In It ( Ice Storm 2013 )

She tapped the branches of the tree with a broom removing as much of the ice as she could. The tree lifted slightly from its drooped posture as if to glance at the creature who freed it. Holding the edges of her star printed flannel pajamas, she lowered her head and curtsied.

"There was a paper flurry fueled by hot cocoa, holiday Jazz and star lights",  she said, "and Ella was singing Let it Snow...I wished you were here".