"The Beauty of the Season"
(11-19-00)

As the seasons change I feel inside
A joy that keeps me warm.
A cool breeze whisps through my hair...
The sun, though low, is shining down on me
And painting its brilliant hues on the growing clouds overhead.
Suddenly a smell hits my nose
Bringing me back to the days of my childhood.
It is a sweet scent that is now
As much a part of me as I am of it.
This signature aroma is a gentle reminder of
The joy and beauty of the coming season.
This smell of winter - of snow and fireplaces-
Takes me back...
To a time of snowball fights and sleds.
To a time of innocence 
To a time when an old hat could make dreams come alive!
As each delicate flake begins its journey down
I capture the beauty of the snow.
It creates a soft, white blanket on every surface;
Silhouetting every branch on every tree,
Smoothing out all of the rough spots across the landscapes of our lives.
Though it gets dark and windy and cold,
There is a warm hart and home to go to.
A flickering fire and a friendly smile
Await your company through the storm.
So remember always this simple time
And the joy that embraces you.
For by this fire there is a place
For you to settle down,
To cuddle up with a loving friend
And enjoy the beauty of it all!