Advent Wind

the wind blows
the plumeria bends
I worry that they will bend too far and break

the palm trees shed dead fronds

the hummingbirds try to land

on an ever moving feeder while being 

shoved by the wind

I am grateful to be inside

where I am warm and

the wind cannot reach me

I watch the lights on the tree

twinkle at me

yet, I am drawn outside

I step into the wind

feel its power

feel the freshness

it brings to this 

Advent

pushing out all of my

doubts

fears

hesitation

making way for 

hope

love

joy

peace

the wind blows

the plumeria bends

it does not break

and the hummingbirds

find rest