Winter Thoughts
Winter bills
lie in a large heap
on my desk.
The overcast sky
mirrors my winter mood.
Outside the door,
bushes covered with
red camellias
and yellow roses
defy the gloom,
and sing
joyous songs
full of promises.
Looking Forward
There is a time for looking backward and a time for looking forward. The flowers of winter remind us that the normal cycle of life can bring the possibility of future joy if we can just outlast the difficulties and unpredictability of the winters of our lives.
We must therefore cherish the small encouraging signs of renewal, whatever they may be, that can give us hope and help us to weather the dark days of the spirit which are common to us all.
Beauty is the promise of happiness.
Henri B. Stendhal
No winter lasts forever,
No spring skips its turn.
Hal Borland