Winter Delights

The white snow fell covering the ground
It covered the dark earth and hid the decay of fallen leaves.
Snow, so beautiful yet so cool

It covers the ground so we can play
Sliding here and there with laughter and mirth
Making snow men and women just for the fun of it

Riding our sleighs, some pulled by a horse to the delight of lovers
Hidden beneath blankets of many colors
Singing Christmas carols and wanting the night to last forever

To dream of Christmas trees all covered with colored light and tinsel
Streams of garlands round about
And hanging in splendor colored balls of glass
Topped with a star shining so bright

Falling snow and a tree of great beautify that reminds us that there is more to life than our daily problems. We look forward to the first snow and then can't wait for spring to take it all away. Why? Each season last for its required length of time only to be replaced with something new. A newness that challenges us to be the best we can be at everything we do.

The Christmas tree reminds us to think of others and do something special that will bring a smile on a person's face for a time. The giving of gifts so special and means so much to be given and received.

New Year's Eve reminds us that another year has passed and we can look forward to new challenges and the joy of helping others. Our life should be filled with happiness and the joy of being part of life. Life is not for us to dive into the darkness of despair, depression and wrong thinking. But, to uplift others that will in turn uplift us and make us a better person.

We have so much to give, so much to celebrate, so much to receive from others with open hearts and minds. Today was made just for you, me and no one can make it otherwise.

Yes, the snow falls each winter whether in the northern latitudes or in the minds of those in hot year round climates. Snow can cover so much and when it goes, it leaves hope for new growth and beauty that only this great earth can provide.

We need to understand that we are just a small part of a greater whole that requires are contribution that is so needed whether for ourselves or others. When we think of others we are think with the mind of God not with the mind of men. Giving to others from our hearts not our heads. Yes, you are needed. You are a great part of all their is. Making our mark and knowing that even the falling snow cannot cover us for more than a season only to dissipate over time putting all that's past behind us.