My Snowman Lover

Outside the snow was falling and I got this bright idea--
               I would build a snowman, dress him up like you, man
And somehow I could just pretend for a little bit, you were here with me.

      I spent hours making him perfect. Arms of stick and eyes of coal--
Put on that hat I stole from you last summer.
                 Put on the scarf you wrapped around me when I was cold.

He had a carrot nose that made me laugh for a moment--
           Remembering your impression of Roger Rabbit, and how you almost choked
  I had to pat you on a back for a bit, but we just laughed it off.

Small stones made your smile—but it was still a warm smile to me
                I stepped back, admiring my work of art. But was it for me to call mine?
You were always a piece of heaven whether snow or real life.

I longed to hold you close—my arms wrapping around balls of snow
              A tear lingered down my cheeks, wishing to somehow bring you home.
And suddenly the snow became warm, and it was you holding me.

Outside the snow was falling and I got this bright idea--
           I would build a snowman, dress him up like you, man
And pretend for a little while, you were here.