Sleet now, and ice, and freezing rain,
a chill in the upstairs back rooms.
Yesterday we could have walked forever,
swept off the cabin porch,
rocked into moonlight.
Instead, we walked back,
drove into the city, sat in a warm room
full of strangers hiding their thoughts.
Sleet now, and ice, and freezing rain,
But still we have that to cherish.
