Alive
A cold winter's day The heavy grey sky hangs low to the ground A blistery wind batters my face I touch my cheeks with my hands, they feel numb. I push on, one stride follows the next I love long walks on these cold days, As brutal as they may be. I feel bone chillingly alive. The tops of the eucalypts Dance in the wind I think of you, no surprise. I always think of you when I feel alive. 'Tis the season when you are nearer. A time to cherish, To celebrate a life well lived A life that was once so alive. I grow in your shadow To appreciate life like you saw it One moment at a time Alive, full of promise. I begrudge you nothing Though some days Pushing on is hard Feeling alive is a distant dream As my love for you drowns me. But sure enough You reach down and give me your hand We exchange glances Speak without words You pull me up Bring me back to life. What is this life force that connects us? I have never felt more alive Than when you stood by my side. I awaken fro