Thaw

And then the thaw
Arrived upon the gutters 
Of my winter home 
The low warm sun
At first focusing upon 
Icicles in the form
Of interest and laughter 
Which caused a drip
Drip drip then streaks
Against the hearts windowpane
The chill of winter 
Giving way to the 
Promise of the spring 
Of affection and touch 
Of eyes and smiles 
And the long forgotten 
Warmth of a body
Waking up close to 
Mine next to me