Beyond the golden mist

As often as I can,

I leave the confines of the town

to get out into the country.

Yesterday, I was greeted by a golden  mist!

The surrounding fields and hills and mountains

were hidden from view.

Yet the sun, which was so close,

gave a lovely golden glow to everything.

The snow barriers are still up,

but so far this winter, they have just received sunshine and a little night frost!

A farm comes into view

and I like the pictures that the sun and mist are painting.

I enjoy them just as they are

without wanting to see beyond.

So it is in life,

I sometimes put up protective barriers

 for things that never happen.

I want to see clear pictures

of what lies ahead

I like to feel reassured.

Yet somehow,

the mist told me

All is well

and just as it should be

and I could tell that the hazy views

were filled with sunshine just waiting to come through.

Sometimes,

when we can't see clearly

it's good just to wait

and be with that moment

until the whole picture comes into view!