Skin Like Winter

Ashes to ashes dust to dust Bitterness runs through your soul Beautiful child turning into stone With your eyes so dim I shudder Exchange your blessings for deceptions good night kiss Like small children Confusion dances in the dusk of your mind Skin like winter Hiding scars back laced with splinters I can see your breath begging to resurrect into death Audience of a congregation make your way to the front Cherished one fading away Close your eyes and grieve You played your part so well