Fan Poem Submission - Below The Winter Sky (by Chris Roe)

Below the grey, winter sky,
A covering of snow,
Lay upon the distant hills.
In the valley
The familiar, but welcome sight
Of the grey stone cottage,
With smoke from the single chimney,
Gently drifting away
Upon the chilling winter breeze.

Journey's end closer now,
Footsteps quicken through the snow,
Along the narrow lane,
Leading to the path
And the solid timber door
At the front of the cottage.

Already in my mind,
Smells of the kitchen,
A glowing fire in the grate,
The warmth and comfort of home.
As I close the door,
Fresh snow covers my tracks
Along the lane,
As winter secures it's hold
Upon the cottage in the valley.

Inside at last.
Expectations of journey's end,
Fulfilled,
As I rest, by the fire,
Of the cottage, in the valley,
Below the grey, winter sky

• Poem credits - Chris Roe