Frost drew breath across the hill
Lantern flames burned faint yet still
Moon cast light with patient will
Dreams stood quiet deep and full
Snow came down in final sweep
Covered scars in shining deep
Breaths moved slow as newborn sleep
Peace climbed heights it chose to keep
Golden warmth grew under ice
Truth unveiled its hidden price
Warmth rose up without device
Hope broke through each secret vice
Stars looked on in softened gaze
Time stepped out of rigid ways
Love crowned hearts with gentle blaze
Miracle sustained those days
Last white drift kissed soil and stone
Melted straight to flesh and bone
From that thaw new life had grown
Spring walked in no longer flown