Doreen Shababy

Wassail! To your Good Health

We recently faced the longest night of the year, and spring will be here sooner than we realize! But winter

1st note: tree bark like topographic road map channels sap to roots in response to winter. the wind pierces my

In marble walls as white as milk, Lined with a skin as soft as silk; Within a fountain crystal clear,

“Love and eggs are best when they are fresh.” – Russian proverb Because of their ancient symbolic reference to renewal

Last day of February the first crocuses penetrate the crust of winter soil bright light gathered and blooming white petals

When I made up my mind to finally answer the call of this essay you’re now reading, I knew I