Winter's Lullabye

Sleep, my precious babes,
nestled deep within my soul...
still secrets held close.

Touched not by iced hands,
suckling a warm, hidden breast...
close to my quiet heart.

Cradled in slumber
to dream of your awakening...
your birth approaches.

Protected for now;
safe from the pale sun's neglect
your promise unseen.

You'll soon enough stir,
my womb surrendering you
to May's tender care....

beauty your dowry,
life anew your miracle...
your breath that of Spring.

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