Winter Travels by Jayde Fontana

Winter Travels

Out of the warmth and into the night

where most would feel only fright

I stroll my way through snowy roads

As I calmly leave the light.

Surrounded by heavy silence and dark

obscuring any violent mark.

Many worry what lurks within

Yet my fear wears ever thin.

All around me I see death

as I’m buried in Winter’s darkest depth.

Blackened branches and shriveled leaves,

Only serve to sweeten my breath.

I see a light, a tiny speck

Growing larger with every step

The peace I love is fading fast

I know not which moment will be its last

Yellow light barrages my face

As warmth rips through the cold’s embrace.

Noise of life is unrestrained

Here in this bright warm place.

A different comfort can be found here

The thought that those I know are near.

While the calm and peace is now far gone,

The joy I feel is far from none.