frozen fingertips
feel the air, it makes you think of her
what she means to you


what did you get her?
rosy cheeks and frozen windshield wipers
you think she'll understand


and you say,
"i can't wrap it up
but this year, i gave you everything"


where are you this year?
far from home, driven there by a sense of fear
and your mom's mini-van


running low on hope
you put your check in your tank and the next day
it's ten cents cheaper


and you say,
"i can't wrap it up
but next year, i'll give you everything"


frozen fingertips
all is well, somewhere there is a fireplace
with those who love you