shine on...

As the cold, dark days of yet another winter approach, light seems to be a reoccurring theme. We all need the light to live, many of us are drawn to light. But there are those that shun the true Light, some knowingly, and others, because they have not seen the Light, will run from it. 

The darkness is growing, 

    the Light must still shine, 

           the light of one flame is amazing to see 

                     in a truly dark place. 

Those of us who have the Light within us 

                        can shine in the dark. 

Do not fear the darkness, 

       for Light will always, always,

                      cast out the darkness. 

Be the light in your world, 

       one flame can light so many others 

                      and still shine just as brightly. 

Do not be afraid to shine. 

    Keep the oil in your lamp always fresh, 

         keep the wick trimmed, 

              keep the glass clean. 

  Keep the light shining. 

           Shine, shine, shine...

and now SNOW!!

Today the snow is falling, falling, falling..... covering the ground with a blanket of wintery white. Hundreds of thousands of snowflakes, each one different and unique, the wonder of snow, tiny pieces of art floating down from the sky.