She stands by me Off to my left A hand runs slowly Down my neck An icy touch Enhanced by the chill Of a cold winters day Devoid of sun The rain comes lashing from the darkest sky Daylight is there But try's its best to hide The pregnant clouds Have reared the floods Under foot Peat sodden mud We walk together Through icy rain My forehead cold Is stung with pain A million needles Honing in Acupressure On my skin Coming towards the safety of home The kettles on Tea in the pot Kick off shoes And light the fire Always with her The sweetest desire Be it summer Or winters strains Heart's are beating But in the main Each breath that I have On earth to give Is for my love Companion Friend. AGL