Brave Sniff – 22nd January 2026

Brave sniff in the snow

Wipe your nose and know 

You will soon be home

And the cold that has

Seeped into your bones

Will be replaced by the warmth

Of a hand that holds you

In love and lifts you up

Above all of these lowly concerns

For you are my queen

And you reign over all

I always wanted to ski. I loved watching Ski Sunday as a kid and would imagine myself flying down the slopes at full speed.

Then I tried it and discovered I hated the cold wet snow and the sense of impending doom when hurtling down a mountain. Disappointing.

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