Soft and Open

the rain falls on frozen ground

the earth receiving

and yet 

not receiving

the life from heaven

only ground that is not frozen

that is soft

and open 

can receive the rain

and allow it is slowly sink

deep into the earth

where hungry roots await

so it is with so many things

words come

and can be heard

but listening only happens

when soft and open

we allow those words to go 

deep and find

the roots of our soul

only then can understanding blossom

so too

love