A Light in the Mirror

cold winds flowing around
through tree and mind
draining all that is living
of precious energy

old man winter fast approaches
his cabin in the south
where he will stay until
the minions of spring kick him out

my spirit shivers and grows tired
the brain and heart fighting
overthinking
overtaking

slow, calm, proceed
if it is, it is, and if it is not, it is not
overthinking, overreading
is not the scientific method