Poem: Footprints in the Snow

 I walked through snowy woods today

You said, “I’m coming,” but I cannot delay

You are not ready; I cannot wait 

Else I risk missing my fate

I passed by trees then lost sight of home

Embracing just being alone

Then I looked beneath my shoes

To see imprints snow would soon lose

I walked for minutes in ecstasy

Snow logged my trajectory

Time and space started to blur

As I observed a scene so pure

If you must find me, look below

Follow the footprints in the snow

I will have left them as your guide

The path to me I have supplied

However, if you wait too long

My footprints in the snow will be gone

Covered fast by winter’s gift

Thus, consider being swift

Winter’s dream encompassed me

Pure white was all I could see

Oh winter, you have my heart

You and I are both works of art

I walked through snowy woods today

I waited for you, now I’m on my way

But I had no doubt that you’d decide

To soon catch up and walk by my side

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