Winter Wonder

Winter lays her first blanket of pristine white
a comforter for next spring's miracles
a hush falls over the land
as all remain transfixed in awe
the shower of white individuality
enamors young and old
skis are waxed in anticipation
skates sharpened for the first opportunity
grills cleaned and stored away
mulch laid over bulbs planted below
wood piles grow higher in preparation
hearty soups and stews simmer once again
the popcorn tastes better by a roaring fire
than it did at the summer fair
cotton candy memories give way to anticipation
of making angels in the snow
turtle-neck sweaters and woolen mittens
hot cocoa and cinnamon toast
cozy comforters, flannel sheets, comfy blankets
brought out of storage
everything quiets and awaits
and we never tire of the wonder of it all

© Marcia Miller-Twiford