Winter's Offspring

WINTER’S OFFSPRING The offspring of winter are fraternal twins, Sister and brother, innocence and sins. Snow is pretty, decorative, weightless, Pure, soft, pristine flakes countless; Each a part of the heavenly host, Each an angel or a fun-filled ghost. Virgins from heaven adrift in white boats, Plant nurses laying their blanketing coats. Ice - the evil twin - tough, sharp, hurtful, Striking with frozen treachery invisible, Exploiting if possible a tread unready. Blackbelt testing your balance unsteady, You are reduced to sprawling on the cold pavement Wondering how in puzzlement.