The radium snow
Sparkles like silver
Where cliffs are exposed
And I am far
From the county road
Wandering alone
In search of my soul
I came to forget you
To get away
From all the familiar
Grief of our days
Perhaps to expel you
Or cast out your ghost
This business of feelings
Comes with great cost
Then suddenly
In my darkest mood
Across my way
A cardinal flew
He lightened the day
Healed a hurtful splinter
With a burst of joy
In the depths of winter