Let's see, red I would say is passion or death (fiery red passion, LOL), a decision or change, definitely crossroads, but here, I get a bit stumped, I would say water is life or rebirth, because there are lot's of creatures in the waters, so that leaves winter with old age or death, winter, always the last season to go, it makes perfect sense
Passion or Death - Red: In most Western countries, red represents feelings of love and passion; however, in South Africa the color red represents death and mourning.
Life or Rebirth - Water: Water symbolizes the origin of life, rebirth, fecundity, fertility, transformation, purification, strength, cleanliness. Primordial element, it is considered the starting point for the emergence of life.
A Decision or Change - Crossroads: A crossroads represents a critical point, in which a decision must be made, or a change must be made.
Oldness or Death - Winter: In shamanism, winter symbolizes old age and death. It is associated with old age because the elders, the wise and the ancestors had their hair as white as winter snow. It is associated with death because we enjoy winter, to share our experiences and teachings more at home, evaluate our accomplishments and purposes, practice patience, and prepare for the deaths.
In the highlighted stanza, the sun is being compared to an eager toddler who "can't wait to play", in this case, the sun's bright rays are trying to intrude into the speaker's room.
