The frozen tears of winter fall
as white from clouds of gray
and coat the sleeping forest paths
before the break of day
A contrast ‘twixt the glistening bright
and trees to which it clings
give stark reminder of this life
and sadness that it brings
But in the silence of the wood
let not your heart despair
for not in death, but only sleep
does joy yet still breathe there
Golifely 
Beautiful poetry. I’ve been lingering on your site absorbing your poetry. Quite inspirational and enlightening. Thanks for sharing with us…
Hope your evening is most beautiful…
Michael
Thank you so much @Michael33. I can’t tell you how deeply I appreciate your kind words!