tug of war

The image of a daffodil poking its way through a blanket of snow is a powerful symbol to me. The timeless tug of war between winter and spring. Hope and despair intermingled... a promise of what's to come with an unavoidable reminder of the present reality.

I hope for spring, and indeed the daffodil reminds me that it's already on its way. The days are longer, and nature seems to instictively know that something better is coming. But while the snow falls, we wait. It can be awkward and difficult... Yet with a proper perspective, the juxtaposition can be breathtakingly beautiful.