Cold blooded, I’ve been bold Taking into account my need for heat I crawl, searching till I’m old for Somewhere to sleep, something to eat. Empty breast, shallow breath. I never knew how much the shivers could hurt! I crawl till I’ve nothing left Out of this winter where I was birthed. Dim light fading to night Somewhere out there I am lost Crawling, hoping for a glowing sight Over the next hill, after the frozen marsh. How harsh my tracks have turned Trudging deep and slow knowing I ought To hold my breath — my body burned Until finally, the chill stopped.