Winter Ruins

Bask in fervor lasted indeed Lingered enough to corrupt the seed Selfish, greedy, paid no heed Piqued and wounded took new lead Tender caress abandoned gifted Of flowing afflictions, life sifted Earth defiant, all essence lifted Bloom to plunder, cycle drifted Looming shadows withered progresses Life abandoned asunder tresses Came the worst of nature's dresses My bearings wander unworthy recesses The warmth of you when left embrace The light of you when shifted place Adieu, with you, all glow, all trace The leafless tree now bears no grace Hope of return, I thrive upon Keeps me moving, though you are gone Winter Ruins, my jewels in pawn I seek salvation at a distant dawn (I was inspired to write in this style by the numerous sensational works of my dear friend, Elizabeth Wesley - I know mine doesn't even come close)