ONLY10 WEEKS AGO
Only ten weeks ago
And my world lay barren
Covered with snow and
Even the great blue heron
Had abandoned this race
To the warmth and grace
Of another place

And the earth stood still
To the winter's drill
And the flowers song
So long had gone
That the hope of life
Lay smothered in ice

And then there was you.
And the snow fell as kisses
And their warmth reminisces
All the love held within
And my soul lives again
And my heart's filled with song
And winter finally gone.

Now I look at you dear
And all of the fear
Of a life without song
Is dispelled my life long
It's with you I belong
Take my hand,
Come along.
night.owl March 19, 2000
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