Poets logo

WINTER'S EMBRACE.

A Poem of Love and Loss.

By Johnpaul Okwudili Published 2 years ago 4 min read
WINTER'S EMBRACE.
Photo by Alex Padurariu on Unsplash

In the quiet of the winter’s breath,
Where the world is hushed beneath a blanket of snow,
I feel the touch of memory,
A whisper of love once vibrant, now
A ghostly echo in the frosty air.
The trees stand bare, their branches reaching
Like skeletal fingers toward a sky
Heavy with the promise of more snow,
Each flake a silent witness to the passage of time,
To the dance of love and loss.

Your presence lingers like the last leaf
Clinging to the branch, defiant against
The cold, against the inevitable fall.
In the stillness of the winter night,
I hear your laughter, a melody
That dances through the corridors of my mind,
A bittersweet symphony that speaks
Of moments shared, of dreams dreamt,
Of a love that burned bright, a star
Against the vastness of the night.

The warmth of your touch, a memory
That warms the coldest nights, that
Lingers like the scent of pine, like
The glow of a hearth, like the embrace
Of a blanket on a frosty evening.
In the silence of the snowfall, I feel
The weight of your absence, a shadow
That stretches long and dark, a reminder
Of the fragility of life, of the inevitability
Of loss, of the beauty that exists
In the ephemeral, in the fleeting,
In the momentary spark that ignites
The heart, that lights the soul.

The winter wind, a voice that whispers
Secrets of the past, that carries
The echoes of our laughter, the
Soft murmur of our conversations,
The quiet moments of shared silence.
Each gust, a reminder of the cold,
Of the distance, of the space
Between us, a space filled with
Memories, with moments, with
The essence of a love that was,
That is, that will always be.

The snowflakes fall, each one
Unique, a delicate piece of art,
A reminder of the beauty
In the transient, in the momentary,
In the now. They blanket the earth,
Softening the harsh edges, muffling
The sounds of the world, creating
A silence that is both profound
And haunting, a silence that echoes
With the whispers of what once was,
With the ghost of a love that lingers
In the corners of the heart.

In the early morning light, when
The world is still and the snow
Sparkles with a thousand tiny
Diamonds, I feel your presence,
A warmth that melts the cold,
That brings a smile to my lips,
A tear to my eye. The beauty
Of the world, a reflection of the
Beauty of our love, a testament
To the moments we shared, to the
Life we lived, to the dreams we
Dreamt together, dreams that now
Lie dormant, like seeds beneath the snow,
Waiting for the warmth of spring.

The fireplace, a beacon of warmth,
A symbol of the home we built,
Of the life we created together,
A life filled with love, with laughter,
With moments that now live
In the realm of memory, in the
Frosty breath of winter’s embrace.
The fire crackles, a dance of light
And shadow, a reflection of the
Dance of our souls, a dance that
Continues, even in the absence,
Even in the silence, even in the
Cold embrace of winter’s chill.

The stars above, a canvas of light,
Each one a reminder of the
Vastness of the universe, of the
Tiny place we occupy, of the
Ephemeral nature of existence,
Of the beauty that lies in the
Fleeting, in the transient, in the
Momentary sparks that ignite
The heart, that light the soul.
In the quiet of the night, beneath
The blanket of stars, I feel your
Presence, a whisper of warmth,
A touch of light, a reminder
Of the love that was, that is,
That will always be.

The seasons turn, the wheel
Of time continues its relentless
Spin, and yet, in the heart of
Winter, in the cold embrace
Of the frosty air, I find a
Solace, a comfort, a reminder
Of the love that we shared,
Of the moments that defined
Us, that shaped us, that
Brought us together, that
Now linger in the air, in the
Whispers of the wind, in the
Soft fall of snow, in the quiet
Embrace of winter’s chill.

The echoes of our love, a
Symphony that plays in the
Heart, in the soul, a melody
That dances through the
Corridors of memory, that
Speaks of beauty, of loss, of
The moments that defined
Us, that shaped us, that
Brought us together, that
Now live in the realm of
Memory, in the frosty breath
Of winter’s embrace.

In the quiet of the night, beneath
The blanket of stars, I find a
Solace, a comfort, a reminder
Of the love that was, that is,
That will always be. The cold
Of winter’s embrace, a mirror
To the cold of loss, and yet,
Within that cold, a warmth,
A light, a reminder of the
Moments shared, of the love
That burns bright, even in
The darkest nights, even in
The coldest winters.

The dance of love and loss,
A dance that continues, even
In the absence, even in the
Silence, even in the cold
Embrace of winter’s chill.
The snow falls, a blanket
Of white, a canvas of light,
A testament to the beauty
Of the transient, of the
Fleeting, of the momentary
Sparks that ignite the heart,
That light the soul.

In the quiet of winter’s embrace,
I find a solace, a comfort, a
Reminder of the love that was,
That is, that will always be.
The cold of loss, a mirror to
The cold of winter, and yet,
Within that cold, a warmth,
A light, a reminder of the
Moments shared, of the love
That burns bright, even in
The darkest nights, even in
The coldest winters.

The dance of love and loss,
A dance that continues, even
In the absence, even in the
Silence, even in the cold
Embrace of winter’s chill.
The snow falls, a blanket
Of white, a canvas of light,
A testament to the beauty
Of the transient, of the
Fleeting, of the momentary
Sparks that ignite the heart,
That light the soul.

In the quiet of winter’s embrace,
I find a solace, a comfort, a
Reminder of the love that was,
That is, that will always be.
The cold of loss, a mirror to
The cold of winter, and yet,
Within that cold, a warmth,
A light, a reminder of the
Moments shared, of the love
That burns bright, even in
The darkest nights, even in
The coldest winters.

The dance of love and loss,
A dance that continues, even
In the absence, even in the
Silence, even in the cold
Embrace of winter’s chill.
The snow falls, a blanket
Of white, a canvas of light,
A testament to the beauty
Of the transient, of the
Fleeting, of the momentary
Sparks that ignite the heart,
That light the soul.

In the quiet of winter’s embrace,
I find a solace, a comfort, a
Reminder of the love that was,
That is, that will always be.
The cold of loss, a mirror to
The cold of winter, and yet,
Within that cold, a warmth,
A light, a reminder of the
Moments shared, of the love
That burns bright, even in
The darkest nights, even in
The coldest winters

If you find this piece interesting, please consider leaving a ❤️, or even a tip. Your support means a lot to me as a writer! You can also read more of my stories

Free Verse

About the Creator

Johnpaul Okwudili

POET

Reader insights

Be the first to share your insights about this piece.

How does it work?

Add your insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment

    Find us on social media

    Miscellaneous links

    • Explore
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Support

    © 2026 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.