A Frigid Winter Morn

It's winter as I view the merging between night and dawn Frosted dew crunches underfoot as I stroll across my lawn Around me the world is hushed and a fading star still shines Virgin snow fell overnight, settling like blankets on the pines I glimpse pale light on the horizon this frozen January morn Shadows are being cast over the hills as another day is born A spectrum of pastels is painting the sky in such colorful array The sun's golden beams resemble swords making way for day On a morning walk, my breath turns into mist in the frigid air There are paw prints in the snow, and tree branches are bare Water slowly drips from icicles beneath each gabled dormer A hearth fire beckons me inside where it will be much warmer January 13, 2023 12 Lines of Rhyme - Winter Nature Themed Contest Sponsored by Tania Kitchin