Winters Tail by Beverley Gill
Each and every gone to sleep
Catched up tight in warmth and trust
Into beds and burrows deep
With winter's cold we simply must.
Safely slowed, a temporary shut down
Gathering strength and rest
Snoozing merrily dawn to dusk
We simply must.
Nuts are hoarded in our kitchens
Nested beds freshly made
When the snowdrops raise their heads
Our doors re-open to sunny glaze.
Now though, we love and share and mingle
Eating and laughing candle bright
Being safe amongst Christmas jingle
Right through the darkest nights.
With this yearly end,
As this season slumbers
So do we, into its rhythm
Putting on our thick jumpers.
Until the snowdrop bells awaken
Eyes brightening, a new morn has broken.
Beverley Gill
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