Lyrics of Hibernation-Insights-Jenelle

Coming out from underground
out to find the first inklings of spring
out from under a rock
out to discover the newness of new life

Is it time for spring already?
Did I miss anything?
What happened while I was away?
Does it matter?

oh yes, I know I poked my nose out
into someone else's business once in a while
I was just making sure that I was still safe and secure
ok to stay in my own little world

And then gloriously
I returned to my hibernation
of books in bed
and long hours of creation

marveling at the wintry weather outside
grateful, giddy, and a little guilty

Guilty of using my privilege
as I easily try
to stay warm and dry
right here

Although I'm glad I didn't need
to brave the elements too often
or confront uncomfortable conditions
of venturing out very much

I'm also foggily sad
that I may have missed
the character building battles
of weathering the wider world

On the other hand
my new found ability to hibernate
and create the comfortable conditions
of staying in

alone and together
has enriched my dreams and languished longings

so, spring smells natural
and maybe I'm ready
and right on time
like the slow transition of the season
that it really is

It really is.

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