During A Violent Storm, A Woman Sheltered Four Wolves — By Morning, Her Home Was Unrecognizable

maintain its full weight alone. Their breath made small clouds in the cold air.

They were looking at the light.

I stood at the window for a long time. I thought about the door, which was solid old wood with a heavy iron latch but with gaps in the frame that let in cold in the winter. I thought about the stove and the warmth in the room behind me. I thought continue reading …