The cold wind blows
as the seasons change
an invitation to rest
priorities to rearrange
The trees begin a tapestry
with the dropping of leaves
yellow, red, and orange piles
as the wind weaves
Next are the animals
gathering food in the night
having secret storage
some a laughable sight
Humans are peculiar
some have a ritual
gathering around a fire
it’s quite spiritual
Preparations complete
trees and animals asleep
snow covers the land
in places quite deep
All rest now
with the promise of spring
renewal with awakening
when the birds sing
copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce
Piper's Adventures 
So good Debbie. I liked the verse about the humans…….
Thank you. There is something comforting and spiritual about a fire looking upon a wintery sky. Have a wonderful day!
I forgot to mention that snowy photo was magical. We lived in England for a few years and experienced times like this. but gosh it was cold. Scraping ice off the windscreen…….
The snowy photo is magical and conjures up pleasant dreams but I can imagine how cold and messy it is. I live in the American South and we don’t have ice and snow that often and then only in a small amount. Photos are fun but reality can be very different. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
This is a good place to stall, to gather in our current surroundings, to dwell on past actions, and possibly to plan for days ahead. But, the greatest of these is to simply idle, and let is all come to you.
Wonderful poem. This came from a good place, Debbie.
I agree. Thank you. It did come from a good place. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!