The Seasons of Life

Wasted winter days
Focused on the cold
Missed the beauty
That came with the snow
Whining, complaining
How long will it last
The season has changed
Winter’s your past
It’s finally spring
No more cold winter nights
It’s all in full bloom
And your future seems bright
You don’t miss the snow
But you’re sick of the rain
You could seize the moment
But instead you complain
As the degrees grow hotter
And the rain disappears
Your season has changed
And summer is here
The world’s filled with beauty
As the sun shines its rays
No rain, no snow
Just bright sunny days
You could take a swim
Or a summer retreat
You make countless excuses
Blame it all on the heat
The sun goes in hiding
As the moon takes its place
The leaves change their colors
No blinding sun rays
The days are now windy
But your trees still stand tall
No heat, no snow
You’re now in the fall
You take a moment
Sit back and relax
As you pause for the beauty
You start to think back
You remember last winter
The storm was so great
You couldn’t see spring
Couldn’t appreciate
You were stuck in your shell
Filled with negative thoughts
Your season had changed
But you still felt lost
Spring slowly approached
And though it looked brighter
Not once did you notice
Your load was now lighter
You asked for the spring
But when it appeared
You complained that the rain
Would soon disappear
Summer came quickly
No more days of gloom
Your storm had vanished
And no signs of doom
But that wasn’t enough
You wasted your days
Hid from the beauty
Criticized the sun’s rays
Suddenly it struck you
Now that you have peace
Value each season
For they all bring relief
The storm of the winter
Brought you some pain
The snow was replaced
By the spring's constant rain
You stepped in the puddles
And wet were your feet
Your puddles removed
By the summer strapping heat
It started out painful
But you now understand
Life is like seasons
And it’s all in His plan
Be thankful for storms
For snow, rain and heat
They are all components
To conquer defeat
Instead of complaining
Try seizing the day
Enjoy the transition
Let God have His way
Each season has elements
But none of them last
Life is transition
And this too shall pass