sliver of warmth

the moon's sliver shone on me tonight
glistening across new fallen snow
somehow its glowing beams held me tight
wherever you are—no illusion
this soft light tenderly reached my heart
soothing my wants and cares for a space
when every word you said broke me down
handing me my wish for a moment
beaming until imagined heat fades
a smile glimmers across these lips now
sweet remembrance will haunt them ever
a voice in the distance pulls at us
never knowing how much it could hurt
to never feel the warmth of real touch