Grasses for our bed. Fingers locked with affection. Stars show our future. Editor: Erynn Crittenden

The wind moves calmly Her voice carries tales from far Her touch, so gentle

How sweet to taste of Accidental blackberries From vines brought by birds!

Lilies push gently Against the brown earth’s blanket New life has begun

Crisp white flakes pour down They paint earth’s brown canvas bright They bring forth new life

I stretch out my hands How many may I pull out? If not all, there’s one

The sunflowers bloom I see your smiling eyes glow I know we’ll make it 

When love bleeds all night… The loud silence, chilly air Cuts to my soul

Still Blessed  I am always stressedI’m completely a hot messBut I still feel blessed Your Star  I hope you still knowYou always make my heart glowYour star in the snow

There is a chill in the airCrisp and freshScented with pineSoft sounds of the world falling asleep Winter calls to usBeckons us to start anewTo sleep the pain of the past awayAnd awaken fresh It sometimes seems like the world is frozenIn a moment in timeThe white that covers the landAnd the ice that hangs ...