"If you are able to perceive the good, there will be those who remind you of the bad. Do not fault them too harshly; the cold winds of winter get in their lungs and escape in bitter sounds." Love this
Once again, you say it so well! Walking through the forest is such a gift, and a great metaphor for how we should walk through life. Being more childlike would probably also serve us well! May our eyes be open to see that which we have not seen!
These last two lines are piercingly poignant, Ryan
Reclamation not through changing the way you look at familiar lands, but in looking at them through eyes to which they are unfamiliar.
“… their tiny bright woodstove hearts.” Oh my goodness the way this touched me. ❤️Thank you for writing these words that I shall never forget!
Thank you Amy. I liked writing that a lot too.
So many gems in this piece. Words of hope.
This was wonderful! It made February take a bow.
"If you are able to perceive the good, there will be those who remind you of the bad. Do not fault them too harshly; the cold winds of winter get in their lungs and escape in bitter sounds." Love this
Once again, you say it so well! Walking through the forest is such a gift, and a great metaphor for how we should walk through life. Being more childlike would probably also serve us well! May our eyes be open to see that which we have not seen!