MYSTERY AND POETRY SEASONS

My Winter Knight

Snow drifted softly to the ground The silence complete, I could hear all around Each pristine white flake land with a whisper of sound

I was alone that day in the mountains high A light breeze ruffled through evergreens with a gentle sigh The frozen lake drew me, so I thought I'd give skating a try

As I circled around, a felt no longer alone I stopped in mid-stride at the sight of a man, unknown He stood in the clearing, called my name in a strangely familiar tone

I went to him as if I had known him forever and a day A breeze began to stir, chasing the clouds away The snow began to twinkle like jewels from an errant sun's ray

He opened his arms and smiled warmly for me His dark eyes swept my form with such intensity I pressed against him and like a lover, he held me tenderly

Ebony hair framed his face, straight and soft as down A knight from a long ago era, he claimed with a slight frown Had been searching for his love, who in me, he finally found

With those words, there was a stirring in my soul My knees went weak; my heart raced a fitting toll His lips met mine and I burned, acknowledging my roll

It was freezing up there, yet I felt on fire His hands and lips were everywhere, fueling my desire Then, I let go of the pain when I could go no higher

He said not a word as the afternoon faded to night He stood proud and noble, my winter Knight Then he faded away as the tears blurred my sight

I made my way down the mountain alone once again I began to wonder how long I knew him and when This was not over; this was far from the end And I drifted to sleep, listening to the chilled wind.