Dangerous times

Critical times 

Yet snow lays so peacefully 

On the tree branches and the hills here

Fire burning in other lands

People fleeing from danger

Yet the trees stand so majestically 

In the landscape in front of me

Dishonesty and greed abound

Yet darkness starts to recede here

And daylight is on its way

Contrast 

Yet interdependence 

Our world is a global village now

Each part hurting affects the others

Have we learned this lesson yet?

January 3rd, 2020