Bare limbs press against the sky,
come a winter night,
tracing shadows floating by,
come a winter night.
Lullaby moon hanging thin,
come a winter night.
Bundle up and bundle in,
come a winter night.
Silver strains of evensong.
round a dimming light,
rise on up in echoes long,
come a winter night.
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Passions painted gold and red,
come a winter night,
safely stored for icy beds,
come a winter night.
Baby wrapped in warm cocoon,
come a winter night,
sail with mama to the moon,
come a winter night.
Snowdrift carries mothersong
round a dimming light,
rise on up in echoes long,
come a winter night.
Interlude