Winter Hope

Grey surrounds my mind, heart and soul

Cold grips like tallons, ripping and tearing

All energy goes into making it through

But wait, there's light lingering at day's end

Causing hope to spark life from deep within

Icy piles, slowly melt, Spring will come

Hope is the rope tied around my waist

Keeping me from hitting deep dark bottom

Suspended in mirky depths awaiting Spring

Eyes seeking those lengthening waves of light

Senses awakening and anticipating

Returning warmth and growth