having the courage to stand
in the cold and the wind
creates great beauty
trying and trying
to create meaning in life
a worthwhile effort
will I be able
to face the uncertainty,
the courage to let it be?
searching for the light
getting simpler and simpler
I find my true self
take on a challenge
winter says to all the trees
find the courage to stand
breathe out to let go
breathe in to open to life
breathe out to accept dying
a thin fragile thread
holds the world together now
as winter begins
take on challenges
winter says to all the trees
find courage to stand
cold chills the body
wind slows down the mind and steps
love sustains the heart
Elizabeth K. Stratton 