Are YOU Tired of Winter? Do YOU Still Have Snow?

Browsing through my collections of photos of my backyard, this one sprang into view. I decided to REFLECT one last time on this current season. Just when we think it is over, it's not. It SNOWED again yesterday. But then, it is predictable.

As the FORESTS begin to receive a blanket of snow and darkness, the CRITTERS ARE SKITTLING over the landscape. The night creatures are beginning to stir. Their day is just beginning and the hunt is on for survival food. The bats grasp what insects they can and the possums are scurrying across fields in search of prey.

Where does one begin to describe the BEAUTY OF THE FOREST whether in daylight or darkness and covered by snow. Each creature has his place in the scheme of planet earth and the amazing feats of fun and survival go unnoticed by most. It is a PATCHWORK OF INDUSTRY AND CUNNING.

Now we begin to acclimate ourselves to the classic gray sky that predominates the north western winters. It is a time of pondering and REFLECTION AND PREPARATION for the growth and activity ushered in by spring. For now, there is nothing to do but hunker down for longer nights and enjoy fireside light and conversation.

Some of the evergreen flowers and shrubs peek through the snowy layer of winter and the perennials have died down to rest. The KOI ALSO HIBERNATE in the bottom of the pond throughout the cold winter days. This habit makes them an ideal "pet" for winter. (smile)

Although my backyard is still currently asleep for the winter, visions of spring are peeping through the snow.

For those still shoveling snow, good luck. For you lucky Steemians living in the tropics; wish I were there.

See you on the other side of this season.