Snow White

First Snow Daylight~ My world is covered with pure white snow Untarnished The branches of the red pine out my Window, softly comforted with a thin blanket Of downy fluff streets, unmarked by soot, Await transgressions of human movement. One contemplates at such times~ Hats, snow boots, scarves, packers and Don't forget to throw the heavy survival blanket I bought from Joyners in Grand Marais Mn... (On one of my annual camping trips to the far North with my daughters as they were Growing up, showing them where to find Peace in the real world God Created) ...Into the backseat of my car for those Unexpected moments when caught outside Demands prolonged warmth to avoid frostbite. Naturally, one takes personal inventory At such times, compensations really, Mostly age related, necessities for making It over the winter hump to hoped for, Spring. There are tools I engage > seed catalogs begin Arriving, thoughts of renewal, both of nature And myself emerge in my thinking. Am I worthy of such a renaissance? are there Apologies or pleas of forgiveness needed? Satisfied with conclusions, I convince myself To venture forth in this clean slate ouside, Properly self-chastened to avoid past potholes, And enjoin my gentle imprints with other Intrepid wanderers of the north country. ~ early November in Minnesota '18