Winter's Embrace

I hear you, a crispy invitation in the air

A smell of what’s to come,

That gentle little whisper

Chilling sensuality upon my ear, saying; we are there

Seen by the long dark hours before the rising sun

The beauty of the glistering branches meeting light

Telling me, that this can be alright

And I believe it every time

I have to, there’s no way out

Except for in,

to the warmer evenings by the fire

That comfort autumn stew is turning to

A more hotter, winters brew

Time to bring out gloves from the forgotten winter draw

Time to protect my neck,

and being cosily wrapped by soft smooth fabrics

Delicious

I can walk with grace and almost taste the season change

All the leaves are gone

Just a few bird songs and I wonder why they decide to stay

When they have wings to fly, far away

If I had wings, I would fly

To a foreign place, where it’s warm and bright

Then I’m stunned by the morning sky

Brought back to the waking moment, marvel at the colors

Always giving something beautiful to harvest

The fresh cold air feels invigorating

I feel healthy just by being, free outside

I’m conquering the bite

Which is only getting worse

Or better

Depending on how you see it

I want to see the beauty, that begins

I want to hear the soothing sounds within

I want to feel the cooling, season wind

I have to tell myself these oh so convincing stories

Otherwise I hermit deep in winter depression

Learning to be blessed by the little

Grateful for the few

Moments of grace that reach through

The long dark days, seeing light in it too