The life giving flow of water that poured over yesterday's wasteland of mud
has created a winter wonderland of frozen crystals
sparkling in sporadic streams of sunlight that spill onto the farm from above.
A lifeless landscape marked by death has been transformed into a
shimmering scene of silvery soldiers marching into battle against the winter blues.
Breath-taking beauty brightens the melancholy mood that threatens to overwhelm the farmer
when he remains unable to accomplish his unending list of winter chores.
when he remains unable to accomplish his unending list of winter chores.
The extraordinary appearance of ordinary scenes on the farm
breathe new life into the depths of a mind lulled toward boredom
by simply going through the mundane motions of daily life.
by simply going through the mundane motions of daily life.
The magnificent passing of each bitter cold day
ignites the hope of a more brilliant and dazzling season yet to come.
ignites the hope of a more brilliant and dazzling season yet to come.
