A Coat of Gratitude

When the cold
becomes intense and
the temperature drops,

to the refuge of home
and family…
I take down the poncho
of gratitude
and wrap myself in it.

That poncho is embroidered
with memories…
that return time and time again.

Thank you, God.

Thank you, life.

For so many winters.

Ramona Yolanda Montiel
Writer, Retired Teacher and Social Worker.

Born in Mercedes, Corrientes, Argentina. Living for twenty-five years in Barranqueras, Chaco, Argentina.

Member of several literary groups, including the Together for Letters Working Group.
Participant in anthologies, various publications, and activities related to reading and writing.