The wild wisteria's vine in winter Sends its roots out and deep It draws up moisture and rich nutrients To prepare for coming spring As in each rest period of winter It goes deeper into the rich earth So, its shoots can gain momentum To reach for the sun when spring touches earth When all is ready in spring And winter disappears The plant searches for the sun To make its blossoms appear It climbs higher up its support It reaches farther looking for other ways It wraps all in beauty _and Then_ winter helps it rest In winter let's go deeper and be filled Let the Holy Spirit search within In winter soak up God's teachings Rest, get ready, for spring will come