Finding Beauty in the Frost: a poem

Glittering threads,frozen spider websThe fine details of life are made evident on a snow-fallen day. A once invisible breathescaping from lipsbecomes a cloud of warmthpuffing away.  The moon herselfnever shines so bright,like a sunlit night,than when she hangs full atop a winter’s land. The glory of sun raysmay be hidden beneath blankets of gray,whilst the heat lingersContinue reading “Finding Beauty in the Frost: a poem”

I met Peace

Sometimes my life feels so normal and other times, times like today my family’s path becomes so narrow that I can feel the branches on either side of us scratching my arms as we squeeze through. Always fixing our eyes ahead, though. Pressing onward to the light that we can see shining at the end.Continue reading “I met Peace”

The Redeemed Tragedy of the Cellist

From side to side she sweeps her bow across the strings. Eyes closed, lips pressed, shoulders hunched forward, and body pulled with the vibrant tug of the melody. She is gripped by the music. Lost, and yet utterly found. This is her place. Here in this creative space, pouring into her cello words that couldContinue reading “The Redeemed Tragedy of the Cellist”