worth the wait

the sun played peek-a-boo this afternoon

and it was hard to catch it in a photo

the longer the afternoon went,

the more temperatures warmed

and the outdoors provided a feast for the senses 

I stood 

quiet, 

listening,

and heard snow swish as it slid from limbs 

and drops plop as they landed on the snow covered ground

the smell,

fresh in a way spring isn't,

was refreshing

invigorating

rewarding

when the sun shyly broke through the clouds

the branches glistened

and it was a beautiful sight to behold

even when the sun ducked behind cloud cover

there was an unmistakable majesty all around

I looked up through the branches of the tree in front of me

trying to frame the sun

and noticed I could watch the ice melt

drip

drip

drip

drop, 

caught

my patience and countless pictures 

paid off 

it's the simple things that bring me joy

today I was reminded of the power of stopping

for if I had rushed,

or even simply walked rather than standing still,

I would have missed this

I was also reminded that worthwhile things are worth waiting for