Akkina Downing Poet Free verse

Baby It Is Cold Outside

I can hear the mouthless wind 
loudly howling outside my window
Its wingless unseeable form whipping through    
 the leafless trees 
riding the branches wildly 
And blowing falling flakes onto every available space 
and covering them in white giving them  
   admirable shapes 

Oh yes indeed 
what a magical sight to gaze upon 
And although I happily enjoyed watching the snow soundlessly gliding down 
kissing the ground softly and forming beautiful landscapes 
The harshness wind is toothlessly bitting through my bones with its frigidness

So I  think it’s time to turn up the fireplace for some heat for my chilly bones 
And maybe a cup of delicious hot cocoa to warm my soul 

Because
baby it is cold outside 




Akkina
2/1/21

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Bill Baker August 22, 2023 at 8:22 PM Nothing like a good cup of hot chocolate when the wind is howling and baby it's cold outside. I enjoyed your poem. Winter is coming. Have a day filled with warm thoughts, Akkina. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Andrea Dietrich August 17, 2023 at 3:15 PM Wow what an awesome poem. Fave Akkina Downing August 17, 2023 at 7:35 PM You wowed me with the fave, Andrea. Thank you so much, i am touched :)

Jennifer Fenn February 16, 2021 at 10:26 AM Great winter poem Akkina. I especially like the ending with the cocoa. Akkina Downing August 17, 2023 at 7:34 PM Thank you so much, Jen :)

James Swartz February 15, 2021 at 2:44 PM Great words describing my least favorite season Akkina. And the way you describe it you make it sound very enjoyable. Akkina Downing February 15, 2021 at 5:32 PM James, so good to hear from you, been a while. Hope you’re doing great.

Paula Goldsmith February 7, 2021 at 7:34 AM A wonderful story/write. I can feel the cold and see the wind blowing the snow. The fireplace and hot cocoa sounds heavenly. I will be right over. Have a wonderful and blessed day............... Akkina Downing February 7, 2021 at 9:30 AM Door is open, so just come right in :)

Rama Balasubramanian February 6, 2021 at 10:06 AM Great write Akkina. It transported me to where you are. I felt I was in New York at your house and watching it all from windows. In India we enjoy winter with hot ginger tea to warm us up. Where I stay no snowfall, but cold winds blow at times hand become numb. Enjoy your holiday. Take care Rama Akkina Downing February 6, 2021 at 12:31 PM Awe, Rama, thank you so much :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 5, 2021 at 2:02 AM - A very cold winter this year, Akkina ... I usually go for a walk at midnight with my dogs ... but not the last few weeks ... it's too cold for both humans and animals - A lovely poem, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Akkina Downing February 5, 2021 at 6:35 AM You are brave to go walking at midnight my friend. But maybe your town is peaceful and safe so that’s wonderful. And yes, it’s been nice and very cold which is naturally good I guess :)

Alexis Y. February 4, 2021 at 10:02 PM Hi Akkina, You penned a well-written winter poem. Your descriptions were so vivid and clear. It is as though I can hear ole man Winter whistling a tune. It's best to get inside and turn up the heat in fireplace and get hot cocoa with marshmallows ( if you like them). I enjoyed the read:-) Alexis Akkina Downing February 5, 2021 at 6:33 AM You know it my friend. And oh yeah I love marshmallow too :)

Robert Pettit February 4, 2021 at 3:39 PM Just reading the quality descriptiveness you have here made me feel colder. Akkina Downing February 4, 2021 at 4:05 PM My feet are still cold... Lol!

Paul Callus February 4, 2021 at 2:55 PM You have described this winter scene extremely well, Akkina. In fact I can hear that harsh wind right now, and feel the cold. Do you mind if I have hot black coffee instead! :) # Warm regards // paul Akkina Downing February 4, 2021 at 3:38 PM Please enjoy away, my friend :)

David Kavanagh February 4, 2021 at 2:48 PM You capture the moment with great ease Akkina, a poets poem for sure, was drawn so readily into your winter portrait, that cup of cocoa tasted great, wonderful writing, cheers David Akkina Downing February 4, 2021 at 3:37 PM You honored me with your lovely visit and comment, David. Thank you!

Darlene De Beaulieu February 4, 2021 at 11:13 AM Hello Akkina Downing, this poem made feel cozy. I felt like i was in front of the fireplace. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu February 5, 2021 at 10:45 AM Hello Akkina, yes I do enjoy the fireplace. It makes the room feel warm and cozy. Enjoy your day my friend. Akkina Downing February 4, 2021 at 3:36 PM Hello Darlene, I hope you’re enjoying your fireplace my friend, and thank you for dropping by :)

Patrick Edward Tarpey February 3, 2021 at 5:07 AM beautifully written Akkina! Akkina Downing February 3, 2021 at 5:22 AM Hi Patrick, thank you kindly!

Harry Horsman February 2, 2021 at 10:29 PM Wonderful, wonderful poetry. Akkina. have witness many of those, not any more though now in Western Australia. Akkina Downing February 3, 2021 at 5:22 AM Harry, thank you so much for this lovely comment. Hope you have a wonderful week with great weather.

White Wolf February 2, 2021 at 9:38 PM Great write, Akkina. So good to see you're still putting pen to parchment. Your friend, Budgie /|\ Akkina Downing February 3, 2021 at 5:19 AM Yes I started again, and thank you so much my friend. And how wonderful of you to come by, it means a great deal.. hugs

Mystic Rose Rose February 2, 2021 at 2:49 PM Make that two mugs I will bring the marshmallows, nice write Kina, winning wishes blown to the wind, heading your way xo Akkina Downing February 3, 2021 at 5:15 AM I’ll be waiting :)

Jennifer Proxenos February 2, 2021 at 10:53 AM I Love this poem, your imagination is fathomless my friend and your talent evident. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Akkina Downing February 3, 2021 at 5:14 AM Awe, thank you so much Jennifer. Your comment made me smile :)

Robert L. Hinshaw February 2, 2021 at 9:29 AM What a delightful write, Akkina! Sounds all too familiar here in Colorado. Many thanks for your kind comment re my footle Clyde Fails the Roadsides. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob Akkina Downing February 2, 2021 at 10:32 AM Thank you kindly Robert for this lovely comment. Much appreciated :)

Angela Crabtree February 2, 2021 at 9:17 AM Yes, it's ver-r-ry cold outside. I'm patiently waiting on Spring. The hot cocoa is a great idea. Wonderful poem, Akkina :) Akkina Downing February 2, 2021 at 10:31 AM I have a very bad spring allergy so I’m not really rushing but I would love some warm weather for sure. Thank you my dear friend :)

Cecilia Macfarlane February 2, 2021 at 8:31 AM Beautiful picture you painted with lovely images. Love it! Hugs Akkina Downing February 2, 2021 at 10:29 AM Thank you kindly, Cecilia... hugs

Vijay Pandit February 2, 2021 at 6:19 AM It's been like that here in Maryland as well. The winter scene comes alive in your poem, Akkina. I see the snowflakes blowing with the winds in this lovely write my friend. Akkina Downing February 2, 2021 at 6:39 AM Yeah we got hit pretty good too in NY, and it was quite beautiful. I don’t get to see it like that everyday so I very much enjoyed it. The wind can stay out though... Lol! Thank you, Vijay and stay warm.

Regina Mcintosh February 2, 2021 at 3:13 AM Even the cold can inspire the muse... delicious as the cocoa. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina Akkina Downing February 2, 2021 at 6:37 AM Thank you so much, Regina.

John Gondolf February 2, 2021 at 2:17 AM Akkina, you paint a cold picture with wonderful imagery. Nicely written. John Akkina Downing February 2, 2021 at 6:36 AM Thanks so much, John.

Victor Buhagiar February 2, 2021 at 1:19 AM A lovely poem. The fireplace will warm you up. ~~ Akkina Downing February 2, 2021 at 6:35 AM It sure did. Thanks, Vic ^_^

Anitha Jayasankar February 2, 2021 at 1:17 AM Another lovely write with your magical words that just flow straight from your heart... Kina. Is it still cold there in your place? Here in India, specially in my place we never experience extreme cold. Your description in first stanza is amazing. Hope you relished your hot cocoa. Enjoy your day dear... Hugs ~ Ani Akkina Downing February 2, 2021 at 6:34 AM It’s very much cold here in New York, thankful I am off from work for a few days I don’t have to drive in the snow. I hope your place doesn’t get too hot... Thank you my beautiful friend, Ani... hugs ~ Kina