Winter comes br long nights and days of subdued light br crisp sunshine an imposter br that cannot soothe chapped lips br it is said that winter be a thief of smiles br but I like to wear layers of comfort against my skin br eat warm pastries to satisfy within br dance with the leaves and falling snow br and then br when wind burnt hands and hearts numb br take them in to be warmed br beside the fire with deep mulled wine and wisdom br the only one to have no regrets from br is the lingering kiss of winterbr br Alc Harrisbr br