Fresh Snow and Fresh Starts

January was welcomed with a thick blanket of snow

A cozy reminder to go slowly

The confines of 2020 felt at times like prison

And others, protection

So I similarly welcome 2021 with haste

And hesitancy

Celebrating the unknown future

Feels like risky business

The frosty view from my window

A reminder that it’s ok to go slowly

To tiptoe into a new season

To tread lightly 

To enjoy the untouched blanket for a moment more

Before venturing out into the world

Do not be afraid of the world outside your window

But rest in the knowledge

That when the time is right

It will still be there waiting for you

A thick white layer of snow

An invitation to pause and remain

To not move on too quickly

It’s wise to be careful what tracks you leave 

What trail you blaze

In this fresh new start