“January is the calendar's ingrown hair.” ― Stewart Stafford

 “The earth speaks and breathes like we do.” said Bear.

“What’s it saying?” asked Rabbit.
“Close your eyes and listen.” said Bear.
“...it’s saying that winter’s here but spring isn’t far away.” said Rabbit.
“That’s right.” said Bear. “Under that blanket of snow is a world of colour and life just waiting to be born.”
“There’s hope in that.” said Rabbit.
“There is indeed.” said Bear.
©Tara Shannon, 2021