Still
by Hugh Findlay
Plopping down to watch roundball on a winter Sunday afternoon. Big, cushy, leather La-Z-Boy, with my feet up. Savoring the first cold IPA of the day. Hiding the remote so the grandkids don’t swipe it. Snowy, dark, and windy outside. Front storm door complaining about it. Damn nice inside where it’s warm and comfortable. Smell of chili simmering, or is it stew? Low babble of conversation from the kitchen. Dog is crashed out flat, chasing rabbit. Sleep now sneaking up on me too. What’s today again?
hero in my house
fairly average career
winter in my mind
Hugh Findlay’s writing and photography have been published worldwide. In addition to many awards, his nominations include: a Pushcart Prize for poetry 2020, Best of the Net for poetry 2025, Best Microfiction 2024, and Best of the Net for photography 2024. IG: @hughmanfindlay. Web: www.hughmanfindlay.com
Photograph, March 2026. Click image to enlarge.