A winter message A flake of snow in flurry thro’ the air Had landed as a kiss upon my cheek: A secret message, just for me to share; To take to heart but never dare to speak About or presuppose to other eyes Your open feelings – distant though they are. And so, upon your lips, my OWN surprise: A flake of snow returned from me afar. (Mark R Slaughter 2010) Ms Winter finally came to us. What a relief. I adore it. I adore the memories that come with it.