"Across a Sea of White"
(11-23-00)

In the candlelight I sit and watch 
The silent dance of wind and snow.
And the glowing embers of the fire
Echo the roars of a blaze long since put out,
A sense of peace overcomes my sorrow.
Lost loneliness and forgotten fears
Are now but a finished chapter in the book of my life.
Looking forward I can see
That which will keep me warm.
Amidst the snow and ice and cold
Stands the one that can endure
With a spirit of love and strength and gentleness
That will shelter me from the harsh world outside.
Across this vast sea of white
This one is my beacon of hope
Guiding me home through this dark night. 
Leaving a flame long extinguished
Together we build a fire of our own!
And may it be bright and full of love
To make it through the winter's fury.
From eve to eve and morn to morn
May it never diminish in strength!