A Walk In Winter

Sounds from my footsteps are muffled by the newly fallen snow The air is cold and all is hushed as I walk a path I know White flakes have fallen quickly throughout this winter's day And now there is a deep blanket over this silent wooded way Stately trees stand quietly watching as I walk this forest trail Snow has covered their northern sides like a heavy veil Fir trees bow their burdened branches as I pass slowly by And in these quiet moments I can almost hear them sigh The end of my trek draws closer and slowly the sun begins to sink The snow that once was bright white is now tinged by sunset pink Peace and beauty surround me here - it takes my breath away So I stand here silently and wish that I could stay Contest Name: A Winter Couplet Theme: a winter's walk