A/N: Title comes from the song "Whistle Down the Wind," from the musical of the same name. Thanks for reading!
Taste of ashes in her mouth
Clenching fist around her heart
Tears like raindrops from her eyes –
His gaze is broken, empty, lost;
His heart burns in her calloused hands.
Fireworks leaping in his soul
Vows as bright as stars above
Curses left to yesterday –
Her eyes are clear and full of love;
His heart settles, a burden no more.