Winters Farewell
by cj

branches in the window
brush the house
seeking warmth
on a chilly night
in winters last embrace

branches in the window
budded without bloom
leafless now
tell a tale
of wind blown lusts
in winters last embrace

branches brush the house
scratching the window pane
searching for rebirth
their cold arms wrapped around
imaginations warmth of spring
to chill your bones
in winters last embrace

branches now silent and still
alone now
in your soundless room
no wind no scratching sounds
no crackling fire
no sight of light
only darkness and quiet chill
in winters last embrace

branches in the window
cry out now
in winters last embrace

Copyright © CJ Clark