Melted Glaciers
Torri Ross
Watching you cry was heartbreaking
But your smile brings a presence of its own
The vibrant but seemingly transparent blue gave me chills
I could stare into those eyes forever
A colossal structure melted away by the warmth of my embrace
Rivers silently running by others as I stood at the bottom of the waterfall
Your wholesome laugh splashed, refreshing me
Soon winter made those blue lakes stiff
Your humor ceased to flow
Hushed to not only the rest of the world, but now me
As the sun rose and fell over the horizon, you still stood rigid
Refusing to accept my rays
But when my love was too warm to bear
Your cool touch came gushing down
Returning to those who needed you
On the Montana mountainside
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