Crisp sub-zero air
No escape from swirling wind
Down, fleece, fur protect
Gliding over ice
Ruddy cheeks and flashing blades
Hold my hand in yours
Sit near the fireplace
Red, orange, gold flames send warmth
Comfort to cold feet
Fresh fallen whiteness
Marshmallow Fluff on stone walls
Covering dark earth
The dark of the moon
Splinters of light in the sky
Late night star-gazing
Smooth snowy expanse
Broken by tracks in thin trails
Deer forage for food
Liquid glass dripping
Lengthening with every drop
Glistening at noon
February 6, 2009
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