Life's Winter:
a long time coming for her

She denies it, forbids it, conquers it

Her eyes flash from youth to years with a blink

Although it hurts her
Let her run, let her leap

Smell every corner
greet every stranger
taste the breath of life

Life's too short, too fleeting, too small
Waste none of it, every moment is only now

Love all of it with the purity of a puppy
Without cost beyond vulnerability

We are all dancing on the edge with our eyes closed

Step smart, dance hard

Please