Fresh snow fell through the night
Washing the world again
covering all the barren trees
with a fresh cold compress
Given as a gift
to slow
to heal
to strengthen what remains
until spring thaw
when sap begins
to flow
and new life appears
in bud and blossom
Hope arises in our hearts
as it always does each spring
reminding us not all is lost
life will be renewed
again
© 2016 Julie Clark
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