A Winter Poem

The trinity of trees
Ice and weak light
Bitter as the

Sharp cold, pools 
Of thin water that
Grab like trolls at

Heavy ankles, breath
That steams off a
Horse`s back,

And the sky, the sky
Enamel under
An artic moon;

The year closed
Like a wet copse
Standing in the  frost
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Allison Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 4:31 PM
I found the incredible imagery quite chilling - great write:-) hugs jan xxx
Philibert Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 5:19 AM
Thanks and best wishes !
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