Sometimes

Derwent Water Jetty

Derwent Water

Sometimes
We just need to stand
And look out over the water
To find peace and tranquility.

Sometimes
We just need to wait
And peace and tranquility
Will come to us

Sometimes
Finding peace and tranquility
Is hard work
And we are afraid to search for them

Sometimes
We just need to stop
And take a few deep breaths
And peace and tranquility will find us

Winter hanging on

A vignette of a winter sunset. The sky is coloured in red and, orange, and yellow hues. Leafless trees are silhouetted against the sky.
Winter sunset

Winter hanging on

Tree buds shiver in the cold

With confused feelings


A numb heart struggles to be creative. But as winter turns to spring once again, maybe this is the year that the numbness will dissipate.

There is nothing normal about grief. Everyone grieves differently. Let your winter turn to spring when it is ready. You will know when it is time.