i twirl in the snow

as snowflakes fall

and the wind blows through my hair

i close my eyes

and feel the sun,

even though the warmth

doesn't help much

"isn't life wonderful?"

i ask my friend

as he stares bewilderingly

at the tears falling down

my cheeks

"um...sure,"

he says, unsure

"i guess."

i smile and turn away,

continuing our hike

through the woods

life is wonderful, indeed