To Shine

Across the road, wind blows snow in circles A predictable winter view Traveled by many in time But some things seen by few The stream speaks in comforting gurgles behind the old stone wall Lined with brittle edges of ice No warning signs not to fall Slippery, but covered with frozen crystals A place where blind choices can be made In the light and the darkness, It's a crossroad leading through sun and shade Every cautious step gains more importance as white and black all intertwine There's the warmth and there's the cold When enduring it all, he or she starts to shine Heidi Sands 1/3/25 (C)opyright