The wind howls through, whistling on eaves.

The first flurry rises

The lakes and ponds strengthen their ices.

Wildlife departs the wood

Wishing the warmth will return for good.

Cloaks and coats,hats and scarves

Through this land the season carves.

For when the trees shed their leaves

The winter wind begins to breathe....

There are many beasts in our world. Some you can see, others you have to feel to know their icy power over you. One such beast is called jealousy. I had gone my entire life not knowing the grip this beast could have over a person, until i saw my sister’s new ring.

She’s been proposed to, and that just feels unfair. I’m just as good as my sister, just as pretty. It’s not like i want her to feel un...