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In the Chill of the Midnight Air

The icy chill of the midnight air The cold wind blowing turns white my hair From snow like crystals falling so bright As I walk on my own in the chill of the night. Its bitterly cold and my hands have turned blue I'm so weak and so tired I'm not sure what to do The temperature is falling I can't see a thing The snow in my eyes is beginning to sting. Uncontrollably I shiver as the cold rushes in Arrows of ice penetrate all my skin The cold and the pain it's too much to bear As I walk in the chill of the midnight air. Entered into Constance La France contest Let It Snow

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 12/6/2010 9:35:00 AM
Leon, this poem is so relevant with the Big Chill in Britain today...as I woke up two mornings ago, out of my warm, cosy bed, I couldn't help but think about the homeless and wondered how they are coping with The Big Freeze. Your poem stirs up a prayer within my heart and soul for God's mercy and help to reach them this season, and beyond. Thank you.
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Date: 11/22/2009 8:52:00 AM
Wow, I felt the chill as I read this (& I'm in a tropical country!) congrats on your win! Wonderfully written indeed :)
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Date: 11/5/2009 1:46:00 PM
Congratulations Leon, very descriptive, lovely poem. Pam
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Date: 11/5/2009 1:07:00 PM
Geez! I can feel and I'm sure I experienced this entire poem! Congratulations for writing about the not so beautiful side of winter!
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Date: 11/5/2009 5:24:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win with this wonderful poem, Leon. Love, Lainie
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Date: 11/4/2009 7:25:00 PM
Congrats, Leon, for your placement in the Let It Snow contest.. wonderful write .. very descriptive .. well earned winning... I am honored to share the same stage as an honorable mention... keep at it... Linda-Marie, Poetess Extraordinaire' and Poetry Soup "Sweetheart" per HGarvey Daniel Esquire...
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Date: 11/4/2009 6:31:00 PM
Wonderful job, Leon! Congratulations on this winning poem! ~ Carrie
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Date: 11/4/2009 5:04:00 PM
Great writing. I feel the chill. Congratulations on your win. Joyce
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Date: 11/4/2009 4:15:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Constance's Let It Snow contest Leon. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/21/2009 4:08:00 AM
It has been awhile since I have read anything from you Leon. Excellent write you have here. Wishing you the best in the contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/20/2009 2:17:00 PM
i got goose bumps as I read this. I can feel the cold. Good Job!
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