Footprints

The snow is falling fast now

Thick flakes

Almost like you are alone in the world

Just your heartbeat

In time with wind flowing through the trees

Birds flit from berry bushes 

To nests tucked in the safety of evergreen branches

Follow your father's huge boot tracks

Snow pants forgotten in your haste to get outside

Feel the cold on your cheeks 

You're growing old now

Almost an adult

But in these quiet moments 

Only the breeze and the soft hush of freshly fallen snow

You are at peace