The trees outside sway and stammer, no different than yesterday

the birds gather a little later but all the same; the same as yesterday

My eyes open to the dark that is morning

winter the trees bare

my fingers ache to bear fruit; to order seeds, to see spring take root, to have a sense of achievement, of accomplishment

marrow my bones

Not today. I know this.

After so many years I have learned; there is no jumping the fence of time.

Winter is a gift when I let it open before me

The birds and trees lean in to remind me

over and over and over

I too am a being blessed, this new day, this new year, and when I see from this view

from the darkened window

my life opens; the door thrown wide to the call of nature.

I get to.

happy new year.

in love trish