Winter Buds

Buds live in winter in spite of the cold brave little souls withstand ice, snow and frost as they cling to tree branches in stark air. When seasons change rain will bring them around into a youthful renaissance called bloom. Hold tight little buds in the crisp, sharp chill. Dream of summer when you will be a leaf. Pray that ice nor wind will break the promise, nor a malicious hand reach to destroy the embryonic efforts of a tree. 1/19/19 STANDARD CONTEST 163,any form,any,theme,upto a max of 20 lines Brian Strand/NA