Winter Blessing

As the snow covers,
the ground stays moist and insulated,
ready for the next season's sowing,
growing and harvest.
This is a time of preparation,
a time of stillness and quiet.
Even the creatures of the ground
sleep in their dark, silent homes.
This is an ending, and a beginning,
an open season of plans and possibilities.
May this season of rest
bring forth richness and beauty
in the months to come.

~ Paula Kirman