Winter comes <br />long nights and days of subdued light <br /> crisp sunshine an imposter <br />that cannot soothe chapped lips <br />it is said that winter be a thief of smiles <br />but I like to wear layers of comfort against my skin <br />eat warm pastries to satisfy within <br />dance with the leaves and falling snow <br />and then <br />when wind burnt hands and hearts numb <br />take them in to be warmed <br />beside the fire with deep mulled wine and wisdom <br />the only one to have no regrets from <br />is the lingering kiss of winter<br /><br />Alc Harris<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/winters-kiss/
