Preserved Moments

Listen to the soft pattern 

of rain drops falling onto the window pane 

creating streams of water 

that all end in a small puddle beneath the sill. 

Feel the softness of a blanket 

draped peacefully on the comfy chair,

each thread carefully hand woven 

to create a sense of safety. 

Smell the sweet scent of cocoa  

steadily rising from a warm mug resting carefully on a side table, 

filled with hot chocolate, 

topped with marshmallows. 

Watch as time passes us by,  

as seconds fade into minutes 

and minutes fade into hours.  

And although time itself cannot be stopped,  

while feelings turn into history, 

moments turn into memories.