Winter's Challenge

By Richard L. Provencher

Tue, 01 Jan 2019
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Snowflakes sky-high

in drifts of white furrows

shuffle across

pastures once green

with envy. Corn stalks

higher than a kite

absorbed rain and windy

highlights. Sacrifice

dignity and crawl through

piles of crystals

cold as soup

left long in the kitchen

and I do complete

my journey from a stalled

car. Winter’s smudge

no longer beneath

my feet as I lean towards

a breathing fireplace

warm against my frame. 

 

 

Certificate U
Poem
Words that Matter
Nature

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Brrrr! I could feel the coldness of the weather in this poem Richard.

Then those last three lines said it all, arriving home to a warm fire...bliss.

Very much enjoyed reading.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thanks Jenny. That is what a writer wants --- to allow a reader to feel the story. Our Christmas and New Years day was very good.  Yours too? The best. R

 

 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Yes I must say. Sounds heavenly bliss.

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Yes Jenny. After a such a long walk alone in icy cold by a warm fire welcomed, with pleasant company and country hospitality.

Keep well and thanks Richard! Tom

 

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