In the Underneath

Wood logs burn on inside the fireplace Smoke builds within the chimney keep Escapes into the bitter icy cold outside With secrets regarding two lovers kept Curled up like the cozy couple in the bed Underneath the frozen moon is snow Beneath the comforting quilt is love Warm bodies breathe together in their quest A small cabin and some bread is all they have Nothing to deprive them of their sleep Unless you count the matter of their passion Which goes without question in the underneath