After the dawn

Howling wind
and drifting snow
defies all bounds
that I know
a winter chill
does set in
to the bone
the cold creeps in

A clearing sky
few clouds remain
cold winds burn
bring you pain
as your flesh
freezes white
mind goes numb
frost starts to bite

As you gaze
up to the sky
you ask your self
how and why
have you found
yourself out here
all that's left
is the fear

Fear of what
will come to pass
a night out here
you will not last
a frozen corpse
in the morn
no worries left
after the dawn