it was
a dusting
that fell over night
a dusting
one wakes to
in early morning light
with a slow glow
of embers
that remain to fight

don’t give in
though the cold wind
is piercing
don’t give up
though you feel
a fierce sting

it is penetrating
intense
sharp
but not severe or extreme

your undying strength
endures
the unforeseen

let your mind
be occupied
with less duress
let your body
relax
with even breaths

no need
to dread the cold
for her beauty
is beyond belief
no need
to try and escape
for it’s a futile fight

lay back and rest
in the warmth
of this bed
lay back and absorb the view
an overnight dusting
………………………. fresh and anew