Spring

Spring is nearly here and with it comes the promise of renewal. The smells of the earth become richer and the burning embers of hope ignite once more as days become longer; melting away the dark, cold cloak of winter. Signs all around of life beginning again... nature awakening into full bloom. I pray that I'm able to feel it all, deep in my soul, and that it will help fill some of my emptiness. It would be nice to feel hope again. It would be nice to dare dream beyond just today's dreams...again.