Winter Magic

How cold it was that one December day. We’d put on boots and walked into the wood, but in new-fallen snow, we lost our way. As dusk began to creep, we understood our peril, and our hearts were filled with dread! Then something strange! Above a bank of snow appeared a cardinal, bright cherry red! As if the bird could tell us where to go, we followed it, and to our great surprise, we found a bench. Quite unbelievably, on top of it we saw before our eyes two mugs beside a red pot of hot tea. Warmed by the drink, we kept hope in our sight. The red bird led us home by fall of night! Dec. 27, 2016