despite the cold

21.

and tonight,

despite the cold

whipping its way

around us

and soft tickles of ice

becoming harsh bites at our skin,

we are tough.

the cold is threatening

to break apart our bones,

but nor our hearts or minds

will allow it.

the two are finally on a path

to recovery and brighter days,

so they stay rigid.

the warmth has been gone

for a long while,

and now that they have regained

minor strength to let it back in,

they're willing to persevere

and maintain it.

our bodies may be racked with shivers

but our emotions

are far from taking it.

🌱