Open Sunlight

I feel that in the winter, I am dormant
Curling up into a solitary ball
Shutting out everything, for there is no light
Rain and snow blocking my open paths
Dark skies, porcelain skin
Adding pound by pound onto my long and slender form
Growing large and white and sad
Far past the point when we all think
Winter will never end and the season of ice is here to stay
Warm rain washes the black snow into the gutters
And the sun makes its dramatic appearance
Plants gain hope and rise again
Animals yawn and stretch into the open sunlight, as I do
Awake and ready to slough off my extra weight and obtain a sun-kissed glow
Atop my ivory skin