I Remember...

Because of you,
each spring I
venture into the woods
inhaling the sweet,
budding newness
surrounding me and fervently search for
the first clump of hepatica
breaking through the
last frozen blanket of winter's
crystalline covering.

And I remember…

Because of you,
each summer I
curl my toes deep into
the cool sugar sand
as I sit by a crackling
beach bonfire at day's end
drinking in the splendor
of blazing sunsets
as they unfold their brilliant tapestry
across the star studded northern sky.

And I remember…

Because of you,
each autumn as
the greenery of summer
gives way to crimson reds,
burnt oranges, and golden yellows,
I find my way to the water's edge and
watched transfixed as rower's dance
and glide across
the sparkling lake like
spiders on clear blue glass.

And I remember…

Because of you,
each winter I
have no fear of bitterly cold
howling winds
as I linger by
my laughing fire
watching the flames
crackle and spit,
dance and twirl,
sigh and drift Heavenward
chasing away the chill,
enveloping my spirit.

And I remember

Because of you,
My life:
        A kaleidoscope of
Beauty
Tenderness
Awe
and belonging

All needed to weather
the coming days
when the inevitable journey
ahead of me becomes one of

Disillusion
Apathy
Fear
and Rejection

And in moments of Despair,
 
            I fail to remember…