winter again

Cold winter snow in the
palm of a child's hand.

The rains that ice blacked
roads

The taste of hot cocoa,
the wonder of frozen angels

terrible snows, dreams of
flowers, words of warning

Tossing and turning, nights
quiet, shifted sheets.

Warm sweat, frozen feet, one too
few blankets, shadowed days

Quiet wonder, slowed nerves

Loud cheers, anthems,
cracked ribs, hot soup.

a lot of warm lights and
many presents.

for all, many impressive
lives, young

people laugh, old people
frown.

All gone, as the leaves return
so we can forget again.