Snow

Emerge from your front door

sound clicks off, are the speakers on?

the door closing sound is absorbed by the new snow

everything is muted

insulated

decorated.

The moon peaks through gently

gives you a silent look

and you walk.

It is the deepest part of winter

bones ache, fireplaces roar

 coffee Kilns your veins

from inside.

a winter hat wraps around your cheeks

houses your eyes like a porch

gives way to a smile.

the prettiest smile I know.

Winter keeps us in, 

also gives us a chance at solitude

snow brings treachery

and snow brings us silence.

and we are still walking.

in peace.

in love,

with the thought of spring.