So pure, white, cold, br solid to fingertips. br Warmth exudes his touch br but freezes on contact. br Breath expels vapour br as he sighs - 'Goodbye'. br Towards another lover br she embarks upon the night, br leaves refuse to scatter, br footfalls remain silent. br No words yet uttered br still he feels her kiss - br 'So long, heated embrace, br I walk on...forever'. br The room suddenly heats. br He stands, again, alone.