You shiver, bracing
against the north wind,
howling inside
and weary
of the world
as I too have been.

I would be a sanctuary,
light and warm, filled
with holy song and
the forgiveness of all wrongs
known and unknown, 
reaching only for the love
we have put aside
too long for
so many reasons.

Meet me in the silence.
By candlelight, speak to me
of what is true and know
I will not abandon you
and require nothing.
I will bear witness,
allowing you to make
your way to love
for self and soul.

I know you must carry
these burdens, yet
you need not walk alone.
I will walk with you 
through your winter
and I would bid you
look for spring
and find me
deep in your green heart.