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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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Date: 8/22/2023 8:22:00 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
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Date: 8/17/2023 3:15:00 PM
Wow what an awesome poem. Fave
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Date: 8/17/2023 7:35:00 PM
You wowed me with the fave, Andrea. Thank you so much, i am touched :)
Date: 2/16/2021 10:26:00 AM
Great winter poem Akkina. I especially like the ending with the cocoa.
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Akkina Downing
Date: 8/17/2023 7:34:00 PM
Thank you so much, Jen :)
Date: 2/15/2021 2:44:00 PM
Great words describing my least favorite season Akkina. And the way you describe it you make it sound very enjoyable.
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/15/2021 5:32:00 PM
James, so good to hear from you, been a while. Hope you’re doing great.
Date: 2/7/2021 7:34:00 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...............
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/7/2021 9:30:00 AM
Door is open, so just come right in :)
Date: 2/6/2021 10:06:00 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
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/6/2021 12:31:00 PM
Awe, Rama, thank you so much :)
Date: 2/5/2021 2:02:00 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 :)
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/5/2021 6:35:00 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 :)
Date: 2/4/2021 10:02:00 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
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/5/2021 6:33:00 AM
You know it my friend. And oh yeah I love marshmallow too :)
Date: 2/4/2021 3:39:00 PM
Just reading the quality descriptiveness you have here made me feel colder.
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/4/2021 4:05:00 PM
My feet are still cold... Lol!
Date: 2/4/2021 2:55:00 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
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/4/2021 3:38:00 PM
Please enjoy away, my friend :)
Date: 2/4/2021 2:48:00 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
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/4/2021 3:37:00 PM
You honored me with your lovely visit and comment, David. Thank you!
Date: 2/4/2021 11:13:00 AM
Hello Akkina Downing, this poem made feel cozy. I felt like i was in front of the fireplace. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/5/2021 10:45:00 AM
Hello Akkina, yes I do enjoy the fireplace. It makes the room feel warm and cozy. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/4/2021 3:36:00 PM
Hello Darlene, I hope you’re enjoying your fireplace my friend, and thank you for dropping by :)
Date: 2/3/2021 5:07:00 AM
beautifully written Akkina!
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/3/2021 5:22:00 AM
Hi Patrick, thank you kindly!
Date: 2/2/2021 10:29:00 PM
Wonderful, wonderful poetry. Akkina. have witness many of those, not any more though now in Western Australia.
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/3/2021 5:22:00 AM
Harry, thank you so much for this lovely comment. Hope you have a wonderful week with great weather.
Date: 2/2/2021 9:38:00 PM
Great write, Akkina. So good to see you're still putting pen to parchment. Your friend, Budgie /|\
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/3/2021 5:19:00 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
Date: 2/2/2021 2:49:00 PM
Make that two mugs I will bring the marshmallows, nice write Kina, winning wishes blown to the wind, heading your way xo
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/3/2021 5:15:00 AM
I’ll be waiting :)
Date: 2/2/2021 10:53:00 AM
I Love this poem, your imagination is fathomless my friend and your talent evident. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/3/2021 5:14:00 AM
Awe, thank you so much Jennifer. Your comment made me smile :)
Date: 2/2/2021 9:29:00 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
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/2/2021 10:32:00 AM
Thank you kindly Robert for this lovely comment. Much appreciated :)
Date: 2/2/2021 9:17:00 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 :)
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/2/2021 10:31:00 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 :)
Date: 2/2/2021 8:31:00 AM
Beautiful picture you painted with lovely images. Love it! Hugs
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/2/2021 10:29:00 AM
Thank you kindly, Cecilia... hugs
Date: 2/2/2021 6:19:00 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.
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/2/2021 6:39:00 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.
Date: 2/2/2021 3:13:00 AM
Even the cold can inspire the muse... delicious as the cocoa. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/2/2021 6:37:00 AM
Thank you so much, Regina.
Date: 2/2/2021 2:17:00 AM
Akkina, you paint a cold picture with wonderful imagery. Nicely written. John
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/2/2021 6:36:00 AM
Thanks so much, John.
Date: 2/2/2021 1:19:00 AM
A lovely poem. The fireplace will warm you up. ~~
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/2/2021 6:35:00 AM
It sure did. Thanks, Vic ^_^
Date: 2/2/2021 1:17:00 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
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Akkina Downing
Date: 2/2/2021 6:34:00 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

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