Out of Hibernation

Out of Hibernation

Yesterday a winter wonderland

as snowflakes piled up like white sand.

The creatures hibernated outside

as people hibernated inside.

Too cold to venture out.

A snow day so stayed put.

Traffic minimal.

View sensational.

Everything’s covered in white -

a pretty, peaceful sight.

Looks like a white Christmas

has descended on us.

Tree limbs frosted white.

Evergreens now iced.

Like frosting on a cake

while creatures hibernate.

Quiet and still.

No movement spills.

No birds are seen

in the evergreens.

Today, though, many black birds flock

in the crab apple tree out back.

Ravenous from yesterday’s fasting

they feast then are seen sharing.

For more birds wait their turn

this sunny winter morn.

Hundreds seen descend

to sup and then lend.

They seem to share this offering

found under the snow’s covering.

Listen? Joyous chattering.

No longer hibernating.

Ever thankful they sing grateful praise

to their Creator as songs they raise

for God provides their daily bread

as each and everyday they are fed.

Crows are now heard cawing in the distance.

God must have provided them sustenance

for God’s eyes are on each sparrow,

blue jay, cardinal, raven, and crow.

As God is concerned about the least of these,

then certainly He will your needs and wants appease.

In the meantime thank Him for His faithfulness

and in His daily blessings everyday rest.

* * * * *

Thank you, God, for the beautiful snow.

It comes as a blessing bestowed.

Thank you, God, for the birds that teach me

everyday your faithfulness to see.

Do not worry, saying,

‘What shall we eat?’

or ‘What shall we drink?’or ‘What shall we wear’…

your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

Matthew 6:31-32

That's the crab apple mentioned in the center back of this photo.

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