Beary Beauty
In my dreams, sitting by the fire, listening
To the sigh of winter’s whispering
Just beyond the window, a mystery
Breathing laughter through the heavens
In stars, shimmering messily, like they
Know what it is to be glowing just beyond
The reach of the sun, in the shadows
They erase every doubt with their brilliance,
Shining in echoes, inspiring prayers
I know the meaning of whimsical
As my paw presses wistfully against the miracle
Snow falling, flakes glistening in the distance,
Reminding me that, even in winter –
Beauty from His blessing tree fall over the earth,
Silencing the doubts that linger in autumn
When all around, trees are losing their hope,
And dreams start their early hibernation
Like me, feeling the weather’s chill, the still
Cool winds and storms, the season
That brings me into a deep sleep is the same
Season that brings me such sweet peace
It happens just after the snows begin,
When the gentling of rainfall has changed
From dripping liquid to drifting, gliding, glistening
Graceful flecks, like music notes, coasting
Aimlessly – wandering over the mountains,
Across the meadows and, sometimes even
Through the entrance to my abode, the cavity
In the mountains, surrendering to me…
A home…
Where the deep sleep has brought me
From the dark days of winter into the serenity
Surrounding this wistful piece of nature’s
Reflections into what only God could have stirred
In the heart of an animal as wild and eager as I,
Taking me from the desolation of winter’s bitter cold
Into dreams that forsake every storm with a kindness
Only found in the rich life of a dreamworld,
A dreamland where my heart is inspired, my soul
Delighted by the imaginings of an early spring,
The reminders that tickle me awake some days…
As I forget the winter and evoke the image of spring
Because it is true – that in every life –
Winter is not forever and my slumber, though
Pleasant, will not last either…
Afterall, just like you – bears like Spring
sunbathing too!
Winter is not Forever Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: BJ Legros Kelley
January 21, 2023
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