I could hardly breathe, br I was so breathless with excitement! br He was finally here, br After all the long hours br I had waited - - br And waited. br br As he came to me br The scent of the roses he held br Drifted toward me, soft as a baby's breath, br And as his arms enfolded me, br I felt his hand on my back. br br A chill went down my spine, br For winter's breath was at the door, br So I pulled him into the room br Where the fire awaited our return. br br I still don't know which brought the most heat, br The dancing firelight and warmth I had prepared, br Or the touch of his lips on mine, br And his breath upon my cheek. br br I do know that I had waited forever and a day br Just for his return to my arms, br And as he touched me with his love, br I became safe and warm.