he took me there this afternoon.

to this hidden pond in a little clearing deep in the woods near the reservoir. we decided, we'd call it VALADON POND. now im soaking in the tub, trying to thaw myself out, watching the steam curl into question marks, remembering the feel of the shivery wind rosing my cheeks, the soft scents of pine needle and new snow, the mirror-smooth ice gliding past bneath my skates and the warmth of his gloved hand holding mine :)