In the winter of my mind  
The leafless branches of my existence
Bend to the cold wind of self, and you are there
To be the fresh gentle snow
That falls upon my every thought
To cover the cold and dark ground of my life
With a soft white blanket of contentment,
Blocking out the harsh and killing winds of thought,
That keep me frozen here...
Without you.

In spring, you are the sunshine
To let my mind be warm, and the beauty of your scent
And the flowers that your heart creates
Allow me to grow in ways not thought of
But so clear
As clear as the deep blue of your eyes
And the clear spring sky
That follows me.

Into the summer of dreams, and rain
Where you protect me from the heat of anger
The rain of tears
The thunder of a life in turmoil
Instead , you give to me endless days of summer breezes
And soft sunsets  
To shining stars and nights with you
And the sky is full
I fall to sleep peacefully.

Autumn of the mind is filled with color
The color of your eyes, of your hair, and your smile
I see in you the beauty of living
Not the coming of a cold winter of being alone
I find you are the pale blue light of a full moon
You stop the promise of darkness
And fill the days with the light of your love
Of your brightness
And of spirit.

The seasons of my life are filled with you
And allow my mind to look through the sadness
Away from the pain
And give to me a quiet knowledge
That you are near me
And take from my heart, the thought of  
The seasons of loneliness
Should you be gone.

Dean Evans
9-27-07