it’s so cold
beyond a red nose
or rosy cheeks
it’s so cold
that the bones feel frozen
brittle
breakable
it’s so cold
breathing is unbearable
it’s so cold
that the limbs stuck in one place
shivering
shaking
slowly stiffening
it’s so cold
that the brain is numb
sluggish
succumbing to lethargy
it’s so cold
that warmth is a distant memory
it’s so cold
if only closing eyes
would let one wake
into a different state
of feel
of mind
it’s so cold
if only for a blanket
of comfort
to let one feel
to ease one’s mind
it’s so cold