Amidst the Snowflakes

Amidst the Snowflakes Like thousands of soldiers in parachutes they come out of the winter sky One by one hitting the pavement to claim victory for the season now unfolding At first they are vanquished almost instantly a price paid for those leading the charge However as they begin to accumulate and cluster a formidable foe is being created Inch by inch, foot by foot, a fortress is being built one that can be transformed into an igloo for shelter if needed Soon the landscape will be covered by a heavy white blanket left unattended it will run amok overwhelming all As plummeting temperatures assault those not ready once open lakes and river pathways no longer escape routes A battering ram of inclement weather hampering travel imprisoning those caught unaware of its fury Snow drifts form obstructing passageways entrapping those not prepared with an escape route Waiting out the enemy a defensive strategy now in use As it surrounds you on all sides building an oppressing presence High winds and frostbite commingling in the air that will dominate at the end of the day Beauty or beast The conflict yet to be decided. Andreas Simic ©