Silent, soft, still.
Frozen, subdued, the sparkle of snow
Winter held my home in its grip.
The glittering cover of white.
Tiny feet, leaving tiny tracks.
A beauty to behold.
A sudden change.
Darkness replacing all joy.
A shock, letting it all fade.
An all encompassing sadness.
Challenged by a friend's words.
Softened by the warmest embrace.
Family, laughter and excited exchange.
Won't bring back what once was.
A shared meal, a playing dog, a bright tree.
Remind me of what will still be.
While nothing can last, the light will return.
The memory of pain, it will fade.
For life it goes on.
For life, it will win.
It's beauty as always within.
Merry Christmas!