Winter Morning

Full moon over whitecap mountain
Venus shining brightly
In clear blue southern sky
Crisp cold wind, sun not yet risen
Snow on the ground piled high
Winter holds its beauty
Other seasons hold their own
Try hard to appreciate
Give each season its proper due
Stop, look, listen, feel
Take time to see the view
Don’t get down about the things you hate
The days are darker, shorter
The temperature is colder still
Find warmth beside the fire
Steel your bones against the chill
Use indoor time to improve your mind
Go outside, embrace the cold
Certain peace you will surely find
Let nature’s gift’s to you unfold