Winter’s Embrace

Long ago in the winter
We, standing in my hallway
Trying to say goodnight
You pulled me close embraced me
Your cheek to mine
Cool from winter’s touch
Long
breathing
Parting

Winter in the park
You embraced me a closing
To a long talking
You held me close
Our cheeks touching, burning
Heat despite winter’s cold
Long
Breathing
Parting

Now as winter approaches
We, standing by your car
Do we want to say goodbye?
Embracing maybe longer than we should
Our cheeks touching
Warm in winter’s hearkening
Long
Breathing
Parting

Winter returns each year
We, daring to see the other embrace
Not about goodbye
What if I pull you closer?
Cheeks, breasts, bellies, thighs touching
A burning no cold can extinguish
Long
Breathing
Not parting