Morning's Song
by Sara Signore
Another winter morning
dawns the first gray streaks of light
illuminate the hillside
now blanketed in white
i pull my robe around me tighter
warding off december's chill
and lay a steaming mug of coffee
to rest upon the window sill
with a gentle sigh i turn my gaze
from the quiet, snow-covered land
and focus on the photograph
clutched tightly in my hand
the playful smiles radiating
from the faces as i stare
remind me of our affection
and the feelings that we share
still conscious of the sunlight
glaring off the silent snow
i close my eyes and turn my thoughts
to mornings not long ago
the sun was not so blinding
then the air not quite so cold
when beside you i'd awaken
to a happiness untold
the tender way you held me
as your fingers stroked my hair
the gentle way you kissed me
and whispered in my ear
the bed we shared is so empty now
as i cry myself to sleep
heart, mind, and body aching for you
as i lie, alone, and weep
i know the day will come, love,
when we'll no longer be apart
but until then i vow to hold
a place for you in my heart
a silent tear drop escapes
as i open up my eyes
reawakened to the morning
by a distant bird's sorrowful cries
slowly sipping my coffee
i notice that the snow
has once again begun to fall
and the winds have started to blow
another winter's morning dawns
the frigid air filling with snow
it finds me lonely, cold, and missing you
more than you'll ever know.