winter’s breath
left
a taste upon the air
clean
crisp
with wisps of white
feely floating
a chill
not so cold
to make one shiver
knowing that warmth
be fireside
a bite
not so bruising
to make one quiver
knowing that heat
lay by one’s side
winter’s breath
leaves frost
upon transparent glass
winter’s breath
leaves footprints
upon snowy grass
winter’s breath
beckons one
to feel
the wintery nip
before
slipping
into bed
zip the coat
wrap the scarf
hat on
gloves too
leave the nose
& cheeks exposed
to
winter’s breath