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A Vine in Winter

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For Craig Cornish's Vines of Winter Prompt

the way it all ended up tells the story but where did it begin? you can't begrudge me solid footing welcoming a vine or two post Spring no more than ankle height God it felt good not to drift no path changes or perspective shifts you don't notice it creeping Summer thrills of ankles to shins to thighs it has a nice tingle at first the seduction of being wanted, intensely vines spread to my waist like an Autumn slow dance then bejewelled my fingers, massaged my shoulders Winter vines clasp my throat tighten around it in ways I don't like yet I'm powerless to shout almost eager for tendrils to reach my brain telling me what I think to end the torment spoiler alert: I don't break free I'll just die, tied to this spot with no last words at all

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thriveni c mysore

Date: 3/4/2025 2:49:00 AM

no words, amazing write. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/4/2025 8:48:00 AM

Aww, so sweet Thriveni, thank you!

Terry Miller

Date: 3/4/2025 1:33:00 AM

This is wonderful for the prompt, congratulations

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/4/2025 8:47:00 AM

Thank you so much Terry, I appreciate your kind words. It is a joy to place and comments of support keep me motivated to continue writing, thanks again

Ink Empress

Date: 3/3/2025 8:37:00 PM

Dear DD How did i not see this before? This is beyond brilliant! I absolutely love the way youv written for the prompt! So many great lines especially the middle lines. For some reason i am like wow! How intense, steamy! Out of the box, unique! I love it! Congratulations on your win! Its such an honor to be placed amongst brilliant poets like you

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/4/2025 8:46:00 AM

I did worry I'd run out of thoughts, but autumn slow dance and bejewelled fingers did really spur me on to make sure I finished the poem and didn't abandon the idea :) thank you for your high praise :) I invest time in Craig's contests, so it is a delight when I place, especially because he's so discerning. I tried for at least a year before I ever placed in his contests haha I must kick Sara in the shins for placing the first time she entered lol

Craig Cornish

Date: 3/3/2025 12:27:00 PM

Can tell you had fun with this with your Dilly Dally mind, cuz it's a fun read...yet haunting~ an old Neil Diamond song "Summer Love" came to mind, and many others....something about the steam of summer we can never escape (do we wish to?) or go back, if only for one day/night!!....but then, there's somethings that must be left, as they were/are?? Last words - no - we've still many, too many to dream or wish for - or not!? What a poem is supposed to do!! Create/incite thought and memories!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/3/2025 2:47:00 PM

Thank you Craig! I'm absolutely delighted to find my name on your winners list, especially surrounded by such other high quality poems. It makes all the head scratching whilst I'm thinking of ideas worth while. It was fun to write, I had the idea but it was days before the poem emerged, was getting worried I wouldn't be able to draw it out. Thank you again, I'm thrilled :)

Lin Lane

Date: 2/17/2025 6:50:00 AM

Seduced by a vine whose fingers lull you into a sense of false security. Winding itself around you until you are helpless to escape... wrapped in spider web silk to be devoured. There was no happy ending to spoil your lines. That wouldn't have been believable once you were powerless to shout. I think I'll pass on Craig's contest... I seldom see his pov.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/17/2025 7:03:00 AM

Thanks Lin - you placed recently in Craig's contest I recall. Don't think I'd be devoured in this scenario, just left to rot. Thanks for stopping by

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/17/2025 6:10:00 AM

Dear DD, Wow, your words are so compelling, drawing me deep into the imagery of the vines’ progression. I can feel the shift from comfort to suffocation, and the intensity of being trapped by something that once seemed so natural. Your poetic words are haunting and strangely beautiful. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/17/2025 6:30:00 AM

Thank you Daniel, I always put my thinking cap on for Craig's contest to try and take a spin in an unexpected direction. I appreciate your kind review.

David Kavanagh

Date: 2/17/2025 2:38:00 AM

Amazing the way we let (a nice thing) take root and thrive, just before we realise it’s turned into an all consuming monster, anyone who grasps the depth of what you’re saying will relate to this, metaphorically brilliant Dilly, I think Craig will highly rate, best of luck in contest, cheers David

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/17/2025 6:29:00 AM

Thanks David, I'd written the words vein/vine when the prompt came out and had the picture in my head of the poem in a conversational tone, hopefully it works style wise. The vine was seductive to write about in parts but in a 20 line poem the ending stays in sharp focus. Can totally see the appeal of blissful things that take over. Thanks for your kind words, appreciated

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/17/2025 1:18:00 AM

You should have sauted it for a meal before it gets too big. I believe we should eat our predators. It's the only way to outsurvive them. I liked your scary poem.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/17/2025 1:25:00 AM

Ooh Hilda, what a statement! I'm vegetarian and pretty sure I'd starve should I get absolute proof of plant sentience (or maybe I'd stick with fruit). Thanks for your fun comment :)