The acorn lies below the frost
DNA latent with intent
the blueprint awaits the hour to break
its shell

On threads of silver crystal beads
Over a carpet of white
we dance
our will

Vary the step
Move apart, grow near
Increase the space to become
closer still

What slows the beat
quickens the heart
an empty vessel
to fill

Leave to stay, find a smile
warm enough to melt a frozen tear
should it survive
the chill

Sustain life with air
and for a while
distance says more than ever will
the sweetest kiss or softest touch

Above we lightly step
lest the thing we treasure
we kill