Making New Starts

There’s nothing better than a warm winter fire Burning in the hearth at home, With a cup of coffee and a book to read Stirring one’s mind to roam. To a realm of virtual reality Where ideas take to flight, Between a few pages lost in the ages While reading by firelight. It may be a new novel of love and romance, Mired in political intrigue, Or maybe a mystery, history or poetry Like the tale of “Annabell Lee.” Perhaps science, astronomy or psychology Will suit some other tastes, For the curious mind those kinds will find Satisfaction made, in haste. There are no limits to winter’s charm When it comes to warming hearts, With an open mind and a moment in time We all can make new starts. © Terrell Martin, 01/09/2025