hope above zero

January 24th, 2008 | General
on this day in… 2004… 2003… 2002

10 below zero in the morning. The sun comes up tentatively.
Each sunbeam reaches out to each pine needle
and holds on as the sun pulls itself up, inch by inch.

10 above zero by nightfall. After double digits below zero it feels softer, milder
(a person can get used to anything).
Perhaps we’re turning a corner, leaving the coldest days behind.