May the snowy day refresh you,
the wooded depth lead you to interiority.
May the snow which will melt,
the streamlet which will thaw, change your heart.
May the forest fox share its constancy with you,
the woodland squirrel its vigilance,
the snowy owl its patience.
May the root-chewing rabbit increase love in you by leaps and bounds,
the alarmed crows keep you safe from treachery.
May the budded trees whisper renewal,
the greenwood's ancient endurance invite you to a divine security.
May the forest floor teach you of God's Christ-love, awaiting our return.
Stephen P. Morris
