Icy river seeps deep in veins
sending trembling waves
Dark blue moon, are you there?
Cold wind delivers uninvited chills
Shaking limbs shiver sans ceasing
Where is the warmth I’m seeking?
Though frozen current stings
skin rubbed raw serrate air
Still hunting heart fire burning
Glowing coals eternal
Watch over us, guide us with grace
To turn tide toward love
When fears we name and bravely face

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