Aches inside my heart
beg for Winter's freezing touch.
At last this pain sleeps.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.. Two days ago I was thinking about drinks with umbrellas. Today it's a steaming cup of warmness in my cold hands. Funny the difference a day can make!

Yet winter's breath is
upon our so rosy cheeks...
Latitude's no help!

I agree... even never having lived in such a snowy climate. But this morning's weather sent me scrambling to Starbucks for a cup on my way to work! ;-)

Car windows open,
breeze whipping around my hair.
Florida Winter.

I feel your pain, BJ. And it probably would just be annoying to tell you its 65 here now, sunny with blue skies though we've been waiting for our brand of winter to return... it's held off unexpectedly for a couple of soul refreshing days. Even here, this weather is a surprise for February. But take heart- it'll be down to 20s by Friday and Saturday. Then I'll have to replace my sleeveless tank with a turtleneck and wool socks and hope not to get sick from all this weather ping-pong... though I'll take it any day!

Stay safe and warm where you are.

Twice bitten, once shy;
Hold me close, love, with warm words.
The ice hangs mid-air.

Happy Valentine's Day, All 
<3

Marshmallows hearthside:
toasted, browning edges, hot.
Sugar on my tongue.

No marshmallows in my river city today... high in the 70s. Winter is slipping away to unveil a dream of spring... or something like that!

Day breaks this chill'd night;
spring breathes warmth down winter's neck.
Melting heart of snow.

On days like today, not  cloud in the sky, blue, not cold, not warm, a slight chill in the air in February, my northern friends huddled indoors dreaming of Spring... I know- this is why I live in Florida!

Closer than your kiss
yet what do I know of snow?
sand-white, downy flakes...

Morning and the Pain
Each returns as eyes open
Come back Cold Darkness!