Snowflake Joy

Poem of the day

Last week the snow fell heavily and my children rushed outside to play. Delaney was rolling enormous snowballs to make a snow train and Brindsley was playing football. I watched from the kitchen window.

I was making dinner… blah! and making a list in my head of what I must get done.

I rushed around and got dinner in the oven… I want to go out and play.

When I stepped outside I was greeted by snowflakes swirling, the crunch under my boots, and my children’s laughter.

I laid on my back and looked up at the magnificent snowflakes. I was in awe at how many were zooming down.

It was hard to keep my eyes open. It was hard NOT to smile. I was happy to lay on my back in the snow and be still. I was mesmerized— be still.

May you find moments of stillness today, tomorrow, and into the coming weeks.

Photo by Noah Silliman on Unsplash

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            Snowflake Joy 

Snowflakes cascade—joy 
View from the ground, light upon 
my eyelashes, nose 
Slow down to notice 
Rest on my back skyward—joy 
Changes everything.