A Winter's Night

Written By: John S. Ellis (December 21st, 2004)

Remembering the sensation of stomping snow from my boots, being welcomed into the warmth of the kitchen, the old house creaking under the weather outside, brittle windowpanes rattling with all of natures' fury… Once inside I could fully appreciate the low winter sun, lighting up the snowy blast along Main Street, and after discarding layers of cold wet clothes I settle in front of the fire; where thick woolen socks steamed for half the night.

The crackling stove threw out its heat six feet or more and lit up our red faces, coaxing us back and forth with its erratic heat waves, kitchen delights drafted through and around our laughter and tears, and me not wanting time to stop… True friends with jars full, guitars tuned up and voices wide-open, harmonies powerful enough to heal the most troubled soul... Happiness smiled its beautiful Island face all around that cozy parlour, while the difficult world "from away" kept a safe distance far beyond the harbour light.

There were no locks on this hidden treasure "Souris By The Sea", and a trusting heart was always found open for this "Born Again Islander". Curiosity was your welcome, sincerity your warmth, and your kind frankness held me much longer than planned… Final departures would be imminent however, and one's heart would have a new struggle to content with; how to say farewell to such a force of friends, it's been impossible so far...


John Ellis is a native of Manchester, England. He is a Singer/Songwriter and a Recording Artist. John and his family resided in "Souris, Prince Edward Island" for several years. His mother Nora peacefully rests in St. Mary's Cemetery, Souris. John is currently a resident of Victoria, British Columbia...

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