in a forest

secluded high in the mountains

From the snow he comes

Gracefully making his way down

to their rendezvous

Silently she awaits the arrival of her beloved

Like Sleeping Beauty,

only his kiss can awaken her

Then  up from the Earth she springs

arrayed in her most splendid colors

to celebrate their love

Possessing no words to express his admiration

he demonstrates his love

by reflecting her beauty

to the sun and sky

His face is the mirror

they use to gaze at one another

His water is the blood

that flows in her veins

All to soon

it is time for them to part

He gives every bit of himself to her

before returning to the heights

to his home atop the mountain

Sadly she watches him leave

His love

and the last vestiges of his life

sustain her

Slowly she settles back to sleep

cradled in her mother’s arms

Awaiting love

and a lover’s kiss

Copyright ©2009 Anthony Hall