Outside, the snow falls slowly,
shards of angels’ wings as they’re shed
ready for their colourful summer foliage.
The wind breathes freezing whispers
and they caress our ears,
reddening them and our cheeks.

I carry you along the path,
and I nearly slip
and you definitely laugh.
Your laugh melts winter’s heart.
You shiver, delicate and fragile,
how bad the cold saps your strength.

I lay you down by the fire,
but you don’t unhook your
hands from behind my neck.
You pull my face to yours
and kiss me softly on frozen lips.
Our noses barely touch,
our eyes closed within the moment,
and I can feel your heart
skip and leap as the heat returns.

I will keep you warm all winter,
as the snow continues to fall,
as the air grows ever colder.
I will keep you warm
until summer breaks through.
I will keep you warm.
I will keep you warm.