The Winter

Winter comes
and people wrap themselves
in coats
and scarves
and beanies
hiding from
lashing winds
icy cold
hidden beneath
the many layers
winter comes
and rain falls
angry welts
fall on their faces
down to their souls
winter comes
and people
hide
from the world
from themselves
cloaked
don't look at me
walk by
don't stare
I don't see you either
winter comes
long and dreary
smile's are forgotten
head bent
to keep you
from looking
at me
winter comes