The Chill Factor
For a moment there
winter seemed warm and inviting
devoid of snow and just a gentle cold.
Sitting by the fireplace
the embers burned both red and hot
enticing our bodies to draw it in.
Hearts burned red as the fire
with a lustful, passionate embrace.
As the embers cooled and at last were dying,
no longer reigniting
all sense and feeling went away.
Wind brushed angrily
against frosty window panes
and I heard no sadder song sung.
Temperatures dropped
as the snow blew in
with unexpected chilling harshness.
You dressed for the cold
and in the dark slipped away
as you hurriedly stepped outside.
All warmth was drained
by the wide open door
as it's hinges creaked between the gusts.
Ice crystals formed quickly
along the edges of the frame
as you closed it tightly behind you.
A motor roared
then raced along the drive
and you drove along the path to disappear.
No second thoughts, no long goodbyes
your image faded in the distance
and I knew
You were gone for good this time,
leaving me to my self delusions of love
and face the harshness of the cold now inside.
Lost to my own regrets
but strong enough to survive
the undeniable chill factor.
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