Ankle Deep

This morning chilled me to the bone, For frost had crazed my window panes 'Twas hard to leave my cosy home, For given choice I would remain. But no, there's pennies to be earned For what in life is ever free, So into winter's arms I turned, To face grey skies and misery. But I found to my surprise, My street was deep in virgin snow, Falling from a pearl white sky To decorate the land below. Such childish pleasure did I take As I stepped in, ankle deep, It brought a smile to my face, To feel the crump, beneath my feet. Entry for EARLY DECEMBER 2018,ANY FORM,ANY THEME, UP TO A MAX OF 20 lines Poetry Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand. 3/12/18. Placed =1st.

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P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/7/2018 5:47:00 PM

this made me smile. haven't had very many snows and it is always magical to me.

Gary Smith
Date: 12/7/2018 5:49:00 PM

Freezing here P.S. :)

Jan Allison

Date: 12/5/2018 3:13:00 PM

what an absolutely charming poem Gary, the imagery is so delightful, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith
Date: 12/5/2018 3:49:00 PM

Thank you Jan. :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/4/2018 2:38:00 PM

A lovely, serene picture of a fresh snow fall. Beautifully done.

Gary Smith
Date: 12/4/2018 2:39:00 PM

Thank you M.L. :)

Eve Roper

Date: 12/4/2018 10:21:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this beautiful poem, Gary , very well written. It stirs a reader's imagination and the emotions. Congratulations on your win!

Gary Smith
Date: 12/4/2018 10:55:00 AM

Thank you Eve. :)

Terry Flood

Date: 12/3/2018 6:42:00 PM

Gary, with your permission, I will sooner or later, use the word ‘Crump’. I used to work with someone who loved heavy snow, cos it made his garden as nice as everyone else’s. Nice job.

Gary Smith
Date: 12/3/2018 6:45:00 PM

Of course Terry, thank you. :)