The day lasts much longer
outside the cabin,
mud and snow,
wind and radiant sun,
surprising green revealed by snowmelt,
fresh as spring

We have made this
little box of warmth
we can retreat to,
though it’s darker here

Night will bring moonlight
reflected on the last of the snow,
cold will draw all the heat
out from the floor
while we stay warm by snuggling
till morning comes again
with opportunities
for fire and sun.

©Wendy Mulhern
March 3, 2019