the coldness of the streets eats through my shoes
i never thought i would feel it this close to me
never thought it would touch me in this manner again
never thought my interactions would bring me sadness
the season changes ... this is inevitable
and for now the season moves towards renewal
i can only imagine what will happen
know there is fear in me i cannot hide
but know with just as much certainty that i must
go on ... take that next step ... go beyond fear
and the thing that makes it possible is you
knowing you will walk with me hand in hand
knowing i will not face this alone
that there is love and it is a sustaining nurturing love
words and feelings run wild in my brain
thoughts collide but in my dreams i see
that i am in a prison and that i must do anything
indeed everything
to escape it and grow
the time is now the place is today the where is with you
	Spirits 141102 12/98

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