A Cold Snap

The weather so cold the air is still
No sound from a bird, tree movement nil
No cars are in sight, no people walk
No cell phones jangle, no people talk

Atlanta’s winters usually gentle
Grass frozen from ice detrimental
Surrounded by this cold enclosure
Suffering from freezing exposure

Suddenly, my breath steams from chapped lips
Impacted by cold, the winter script
The car next door is coated with ice
States farther South begin to entice
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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June 29, 2011 at 12:56 PM
I positively enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Denise. I hope to be back again tomorrow to read some more. Love, Carol
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June 29, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Enjoyed reading this one on a hot summer day in Georgia..Makes one long for the cold of winter...Sara
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