ex (changed)

dainty on morning frost
     seen through screen of exhale
steam d  coffee
     sharp contrast : brittle atmosphere

flowing – colored vibrancies
    earthen browns; sandy beige
          I couldn’t tell you
     (species)
     
--wind chill--
          between us (you and i)
between us           you smile
     I (smile)       for you
but you –
only see
          colored birds