And So I Thaw

Lost. Numb. Empty. Wandering aimlessly.... Lifting my eyes I see A vast, parched, dead land, And an ash gray sky. Stopping, I hear The howling wind, whistling a Hollow, distant sound. Bending, I feel It stinging my bare skin. My hair whipping my cheeks. Looking up, I gaze At stars appearing, Winking, mocking. The night is falling. I turn my head and Look behind me, hoping Against hope to see You. I see nothing. Something breaks and I start thawing.... So I sit down and hug myself instead. And berate myself for following my heart When I should have followed my head.