listening to you smile

when the power went out,

the snow continued to fall;

life was led behind my door,

under cover

from a world i've dreamed of before

when you held me in your arms,

promised to stay by my side

even though i lied

about being afraid of growing old,

and life is always being bought and sold.

but we're not cheap,

are we dear?

among those who can't be sure,

i can be clear:

as long as you're near,

everything that i once knew

leads me to believe that dreams do indeed come true

even if it's cold

and life is always being bought and sold.

but we're not cheap,

are we dear?

putting on a heavy coat for a winter walk

passing time 

listening to you smile and talk

breathing in the sublime

fragrance of cold air

wondering about people who aren't aware

each day unfolds with a new promise

like a lover's hungry kiss,

even if it's cold

and life is always being bought and sold.

but we're not cheap,

are we dear?

among those who can't be sure,

i can be clear:

as long as you're near,

everything that i once knew

leads me to believe that dreams do indeed come true.