On a yellow tag
identifying variety
of shrub just planted
were these words:
"Winter Joy"
Winter,
a season full of delights --
crisp, cold days
hot chocolate with
lots of whipped cream
starry nights
woodsmoke in the air
walks with dogs in countryside
But leaving love of nature aside,
there is something much higher:
We are Christ's,
and Christ is God's
Awesome thought!
That we are His
Is this not joy of the highest --
God-given/unfading/ours forever?
