it's a hard transition to go from full-force school & making
to relaxing and allow myself to nestle in
to the holiday season
i always worry that "feeling" wont come
without fail - it returns like the Midwestern snow cover

12 inches of snow on the earth's floor helps
however, the greatest way to achieve that Christmas warmth
is thinking of the people I love,
the year's blessings,
and the lingering hopes and long-shots of the future
mostly those people who I care about so deep in my heart
describing it does not come easy
so for now ---- i'm enjoying the time off --- and being with Patrick, my family & friends
hope the holidays are finding you well,
Lynsey
xx