Embers

Winter has come. It hurts more now when the cold, chilling winds rub furiously against the bruises on my skin. It hurts but I will never give up walking in the dark, chilling nights. Darkness, cold and pain make the perfect combination. As the night grows darker and colder, it hurts more. There will come a point when I will not be able to bear this pain. But when I will be on the verge of breaking down, your words will echo within me, "Darling, its a matter of time." Yea, I should hold onto this pain for some more time till the winter passes. 
Then the Sun will grow brighter and the heat will ignite the embers within me to light me up. 
Because it is the heat which revives my soul and defines my existence.

Picture Courtesy: Kapil Sharwa