Alley winds sweep the winter slate
Snow collects at the rusted gate
You bring food to the hands gone numb
Letting warmth through their fingers come
Blankets wrap around shaking bone
Lonely hearts feel less alone
Your presence steady and softly rare
Lights a glow through the frozen air
Silent embers beneath your care
Spread through those who had no share
Happiness thrives in the lives aware—
World feels warm in the quiet fire you carry everywhere