That winters day was cold and white.

A nip of cold in morning’s light.

The chimney’s smoke was twisting high,

Reaching up to the grey blue sky.

It took me back to our faded youth,

A less complex time of trust and truth.

The days were long and filled with joy,

Our love was fresh, not brash and coy.

The still air was broken by icy chill,

Snowflakes falling on the window sill.

The journey was long, my trek complete,

It was now time to rest my weary feet.

I saw your cabin just up ahead.

A place of warmth to lay my head.

Now I was finally standing at your door.

My heart was full, but my love was more.

You welcomed me with glowing smile,

And invited me to stay awhile.

I lay with you, sprawled by the fire,

Your sensual touch ignited my desire.

Our bodies burning from lust and flame,

This union removed all the past and pain.

You moaned your pleasures in my ears.

Our song was sung through joyful tears.

We laughed and played like no time had past.

But our history showed we could never last.

My time was up and we knew I could not stay,

But I would always cherish this cold winter's day.