hope



even when life
comes to a finish
there is still beauty
to be found

in endings

it is here

rhythms of hope
come alive
and new life begins

in under-ground
darkness of winter

Comments

Nikki (Sarah) said…
so beautiful and gentle yet powerful and healing. Thanks Robin, Sarah
3:09 pm
sojourner said…
kind of blue and hopeful at the same time - winter may be harsh this year!
3:28 pm
Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.com said…
Oh Robin... Lovely.

Endings are sacramental moments, aren't they?
4:20 pm
Robin said…
Hello Sisters on the journey! yes, Jennifer, endings are sacramental...it is to see the beauty when it is harsh. Yvette, I believe you are right, winter might be nasty this year. Sarah...thanks for coming on over.
4:58 pm
Unknown said…
Oh, Robin. I LOVE this. I love everything about this.
10:05 am
Robin said…
P.C. All around me death is near, and the snow is falling, but through it all I see the beauty...it amazing.
10:46 am
Anonymous said…
I get this... I really GET this!!! This is sooo good.
9:30 am
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