Winter's Trek

Below is a poem I wrote a few years ago.  Although it’s old, I think it’s fitting for the season.  I hope you all had a great Christmas, and wish you the best for an amazing start to 2014!

         I

As the winter winds begin to blow,

and as the trees casts shadows on the newly fallen snow,

I feel the wintry gusts fill my very heart and soul.

Is it the wind I fear, or something much more near?

I wonder. 

         II

I walk along the snow-laden path,

thinking of the fire in the hearth at home

and my heart fills with glee at the prospect of a warm bed,

dispelling everything of fear of menace, leaving warmth.

Oh yes, the winter winds blows near, but I am safe and that has made all the difference.

         III

When I was a child, I think, I was simple-minded,

as I walk through the snow.

Life and death seemed like a game to me,

as if handling a ball of fire and never getting burned.

I laugh at my ignorance and self-absorbance as make my way along the snowy path.

The feeling of comfort fades, but its light is still dimly seen through the bows of the trees.

IV

Again, my fear grows.  Old fears and suspicions rise.

Home is nowhere in sight.

I gasp, faltering to the ground.

Is it ever going to end, I wonder.  Is this unceasing cold all I am ever going to know.

“No, I tell myself.  The light of home is just around the corner.  Keep pressing and you’ll find it.”

I get up and walk a few more paces. 

V

There it is!  Home at last.

My joy soars.

I run towards the glittering lights in the windows.

Yes, I am truly home.  Let the winter winds blow,

for I am home…Fears and self-doubts melt away, 

leaving me with a joyful feeling of

home and family.

Christmas Butterfly

I just now wrote something and thought it was blog worthy.  Merry Christmas to you all and may all your dreams come true!

A butterfly came to visit me one night;

its wings glistening in the snow,

where it came from—

No one knows—

A butterfly came to visit me one night—

Whispering among the pines—

Seemingly saying, “don’t worry. Everything will be fine.”

Its beauty awed me and as I stared,

It lighted upon a branch and I knew nothing compared—

As I stood awe-stricken, it said—

“It’s Christmastime, my dear, and all the world is aglow—

As you should be—as you very well know—

Don’t let your sorrows weigh on your heart in this joyous time—

For they only last a second, while happiness lasts forever,

And fills hearts ‘till they overflow—

“So forget your cares and woes, and watch my wings

Flutter and dance—

For they are like angel’s,

Thin and light,

Spreading Christmas joy throughout the world—

So, don’t be low—

It’s Christmastime—

Just let your heart have my wings—

And it will be all right with all things—

I know things in life are rocky right now, but

Just heed my words and have my wings—

And all will be all right with the world, you’ll see”—

Now, this happened many years ago,

But I still head the butterfly’s words especially around Christmastime—

And pray he has visited ones who have sorrows in their heart—

And hope that same butterfly chooses to alight on them,

Knowing they will never be the same, having joy within their very being—

Especially around the holiday season!

Helen’s World

Hi All,

I came upon a video about Helen Keller that was very inspirational.  Although she’s been gone for many years, her words for me still speak volumes about life, loss and the will to perservere.  Forgive my short blog.  I’m coming up on final’s week, so time is precious commodity!  Thank you all for reading and I hope you enjoy the video.

Don’t Give up on Hope

I found the article below and it spoke to me, especially as we enter into the holiday season.  The article uplifted my spirits so much I thought I’d re-post on my blog in the hopes you’d find as much as pleasure as I did.  Enjoy!

P.S.  I want to thank all of you for continuing to read my blog.  It fortifies me as I embark on my final two weeks of my last fall semester.  You’ll never know how much it means! 

http://www.aholyexperience.com/2013/12/when-youre-this-close-to-giving-up-hope/