Relaxing By The Fire

Taking another sip, you enjoy the rich soothing flavor as it passes over your tongue
You set down the mug and slide the box containing the jigsaw puzzle over to you
The lid depicts a scene that comes to life
Piece by piece through the puzzle
It's a painting of a charming cabin, quite like this one
With a roaring fire and an armchair with a checkered blanket draped over the back
You slide the lid off the box
And find that someone has already put togеther most of the puzzle insidе
There are just a few pieces missing from one corner
You move your fingertips lightly over the jagged bits of cardboard
Feeling the notches and grooves along the edges
Finally, you land on a piece you think will fit
You slide it carefully into the right spot
Soon you have the one that goes beneath it
Time passes slowly as you move the pieces into place
Until there’s one left
You push it into the very corner
Satisfied that the painting of the cabin is now complete
Then, you replace the lid and glance over at the crackling fire
You kneel down and choose another log from the hearth
You notice its weight in your hands as you place it carefully on the fire
After a few moments, it crackles to life
The fire wraps around it until it's hidden beneath a blaze of light
With a sense of satisfaction
You rise and walk back over to the sofa
Then, you burrow down into the plush cushions
And pull the blanket over you
You can't imagine a better place to be on a cold winter night
Than this cozy cabin, nestled in the woods
Your mind clears of any lingering thoughts
Resting here on the sofa
You feel a sense of peaceful contentment in this moment
The air is filled with scents of pine, oak, cinnamon and peppermint
You notice how soft the blanket is against your skin
And the way the fireplace has warmed the whole cabin
Shadows flicker on the walls, mirroring the movement of the flames
Through the frosty windows
You see the towering pines of the forest
Adorned with hundreds of tiny colorful lights
They twinkle like distant jewels through the icy glass
The animals of the forest are snuggled away in their nests and burrows
Safe and warm tonight
Just like you, tucked away in this cozy log cabin
You feel your eyelids growing heavy
And know it’s time to head off to bed
Soon you'll be nestled beneath the covers
Dreaming of hot tea, falling snow and a cabin just like this one
On a peaceful winter night