“some of the waves of longing speak under a cover of new snow” Silence. Oppressive and yet There is that shimmer. The light, Shining into your eyes Off of the new snow Like the light, That shines into your eyes When you look At her. Or him. What's the difference? It still hurts All the same Perhaps one Is more acceptable. But the longing? It remain Buried Will it thaw someday? Who will ever know? For if they do, They are not telling you. And so you stand Feet freezing in the snow Light bright in your eyes And you just admire You admire the beauty That you are lucky To witness And you survive On that.