steady grace

thoughts flit
like fragmented pieces of light
then balance themselves in crevices
connecting
landing
bouncing

earth yearning for the sun
and its warmth
and its strength
is shocked by the rush of icy cold air today
lacy blanket of white snow changed everything

steady grace of discipline
a count of joy in these trials
where self absorbed humanity would sink me

but let the light fragment
-penetrate
-strengthen
with steady grace of discipline
historic evidence
deepening faith
and obedient steps forward