we watched in awe
as the stars were scattered
upon the dark blanket of heaven

as the bitter cold
enticed our breath
leaving it hanging
like clouds of unspoken joy

our cold hands held tight
as we brought home
our warm hearts  
to our sanctuary
our hygge
our home

mars
the bringer of war
shone red below the moon
and i now know
where i am

i am in the north
shining bright
hoping for peace

knowing war
is coming