Mint Green by Cithara Patra

Mint Green

When a blizzard blows in,

I pull out your mint green blanket

With its giant squares and stars

Knitted and stitched with love

I’ll throw it over my shoulders

And imagine your little arms

Throwing yourself over me

Your face nuzzling my shoulders

Your breath against my back

Your embrace warms my body

Your memories fill my heart

I’m dreaming of spring’s arrival

Green with its blades of grass and leaves

And picking flowers to lay on your grave

I’m dreaming of seeing you soon

But for now, I wrap that blanket tighter

As the cold winter fades away

And your ghost lingers next to me