first you see the shine

of it and then you feel the warmth

all is cold until you take a breath

and step forth

the light embraces you,

it's the gentlest lover you'll ever know

unless it's winter and she's playing with deception

but even then her eyes still sparkle like a doe

winter, spring

we always love her

for when she's gone it's cold

and desolate and we can't escape our thoughts

but she, oh she, the light

and the sun itself,

how they help my mind!

and when my body wilts they come

with their sweetest kiss

and in their arms

i am safe behind my lids