CherryRhymes

I remember the stuffed toys of our childhood It decorated the shelves in the bedroom Some were inside the glass cabinet some smooth , some rough, some soft and cuddly some I like to squeeze and hug. There were many favorites but one was the cat stuffed toy that was softest to the touch. It sat on the shelf for decades Even as I grew, the stuffed animal's fur remained clean and soft. There were sweet treats too The colorful translucent animal gummies bigger than my little fist

I see the vineyards with no leaves no grapes the winter skies dropped over night 2 feet of snow covered the land with ice the branches bent with the heavy weight but underneath the snow the roots spread and gripped Imbibing, nourishing, waiting soon, the frigid air will warm the leaves will start to sprout flowers will bloom the fruits of the vine ripened with time with the hope someday will produce fine wine

Snow falls day and night Covering the land with ice With freezing hands and feet, They glide, climb and run They lunge, twirl and jump some will stand tall with Bronze, silver and gold around their necks Some will sit and curl in agony of defeat But they get up despite the pain For nothing fuels the invisible fire of hope than the burning desire called Dreams