In the bitter cold
I turn the knob
To let the water trickle
Just enough to not freeze.
It reminds me of hope
And how little is needed
To keep us moving
Towards something better.
I think of all
Of the dreams I once had
Just long enough
To keep them alive.
I think of everything
That I did wrong
So that when life repeats
I'll be ready.
I think of every time
That I found myself
Doubting the world
Instead of enjoying it.
There are so many miracles
Right before our eyes
If we would only slow down
To see them.
Our greatest strength
And our greatest weakness
Is the ability to keep an ember
In the middle of the winter.
I once read a quote
That the best of friends
Are able to pick up
Right where they left off.
I keep the water flowing
So that my heart
Will not forget
How big it once was.
All that is needed
Is an extra moment
To tend to the fire
That began long ago.
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