Winter Worship and Wonder (a sonnet)

Fresh flakes of snow fell while we were asleep

And draped the earth in a dazzle of stars

Now it is hard for summer-hearts to keep

The joy of winter from breaking through bars

...intended to keep splendid scenes of green

Within thought’s reach (while winds cut like a knife)

To buoy hope through days and months between

Trees robbed of leaves and buds primed with new life

For something about white delight instills

Our sense of sight with kind humility

As the Author of awe always fulfills

And exceeds fanciful expectancy

His Masterpieces startle hearts with cheer

Wonder and worship smile from ear to ear

© Janet Martin

 Yes, I've shared the song below many times...

It is one of my favorite winter-welcome and prelude to Christmas carols!