Brittle

Birds' wings in winter's fire
Spread out against the sky
A dozen - maybe seven more
That touch my heart as they fly by

This brittle winter air
So thin it steals your breath
Reminds me of your fragile taste
When i roll into your arms

Oh how brittle you feel
Like the snow light that finds you here
Oh your fragile frame
You're nothing more than bones and skin

A feather fell today
I saw you turn to see
The sun caught in a wing
A plane so far away

That cut this winter air
So thin it steals away
The colours of your cheek
Making you look cold and pale

A nameless winter wind
Makes you draw closer to my side
I wish i could contain -
Protect you from the wind and rain