Cherished Memories
Peace and comfort
and nurturing warmth
slide into place
like a body
fitting in
against another
as arms wrap
to hold close
those most dear
and these moments
linger
in our memories
far into the future
to comfort us
in times of need
When the
harsh and cold
of the world
makes everything
seem dim
Dewy Kisses
Snow melts
and mist rises
to play
like clouds
kissing ground
like your lips
on my skin
tracing over
every inch
to leave the dew
of breath behind
while I stretch
beneath you
and soak in the beauty
of us
Wishes
I wished and wanted
longed for and hoped
and the snow
I desired
fell in droves
but the wind
was too biting
the temps too low
to rush outside
and play in the snow
I stayed inside
and watched it blow
then a sudden shift came
and temperatres rose
ice fell from the sky
to glaze all in sight
and as I looked
out the window
all I can think
is that I’m pretty
damn sure
I never asked
for a skating rink
The Thaw
Drips and dribbles
pat and patter
as ice melts away
and snow disipates
overnight
so that the morning
dawns
with a combination
of wet sheen
rippling puddles
and dripping bits
of icy remnants
of frozen rain
and heavy snow
Winter Temptation
Frozen paths
and thigh deep snow
keeps us inside
when the desire
we know
digs in deep
to tell us to play
but it’s
too damned cold
to go out today
maybe tomorrow
we can play
and have
a fit of fun
before the snow
melts away
Arctic Climes
Bitter cold
and biting winds
a world frozen
and ground covered
in white
as winds whip
snowflakes
to and fro
while building
drifts
against the sides
of homes
as people huddle
in warmth
and wait
Twisting the Leaf 