Waking

When the ice thins.

close up photography of grizzly bear

After the long search, hungry; after securing the space and leaving the guards, after the long drop into winter shade with your muted heart, wake.  Now emerge. Watch as you enter this peril to begin again, your life.

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Inspired by this article about findings from recent studies on hibernation habits among bears and other mammals, with particular focus on adaptations to global warming.

Author: Stacey C. Johnson

I keep watch and listen, mostly in dark places.

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