Waiting On Winter's End

The glacial wind steals our breath, Freezing rain is falling down; Silence covers our sleeping town, As outside it is cold as death; We huddle closer, sharing our heat, Breath fogging in the bitter air; Icicles form on the sweaters we wear, As the freezing rain turns into sleet; Refusing to give way to Spring, Winter sinks her teeth in; The air outside is cold and thin, We dream of what the new season will bring. 1/29/13