Footprints in the snow

 

I followed your footprints

in the soft winter snow

My heart beating faster

the closer I got

to that old oak tree

 

Hoping to find you

standing beneath the mistletoe

eyes closed, rosy cheeks,

glistening skin, lips puckered

waiting for a kiss from me

 

Only to realize

these footprints I followed

were mine from yesterday

when I went searching

for the same thing

Reviews

[Matching Socks]

I was so hopeful!! But there's that twist again.
You need to find a girl with petite feet, so you can tell the difference.

[willweb]

Now why didn't I think of that? What size shoes do you wear? Just kidding. :) Thank you so much Ana.

[Einstein Noodle]

ohhhhhhhhhhh man!! :( what a great turn at the end .. i was you steeping along with great anticipation .. nice use of contrasts and what a tragedy .. actually felt that pang of my heart with the realization .. tough stuff sir!
E.

[willweb]

Thanks so much E. Yes, I am back to the sad and depressing stuff again. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

better out than in says the mighty Shrek .. :) its a great poem i think .. so caught me up in it .. nice job!
E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

such a sad twist at the end....and a really good poem because i felt the disappointment...i was standing there staring at the tree, heart broken.

[willweb]

Thanks so much Jacob.

[dhruv]

Now that's some tragedy...