A soft glow and then radiance
as the Sun pushed out
from dark clouds.
My skin warms under its caress
I’m surprised by its intensity
on this cold winters day.
The glen under the sun’s touch softens 
and snow fairies appear
to dance and glimmer once more
on the melting snow.
The forest groans and whispers
as loosened snow slips
off overburdened branches
and small animals scurry
in search of food.
I breath the frigid air
absorbing the glen’s tranquil beauty
and say a prayer of thanks,
for all that is life! Hansi Riley
how pretty.