Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

Cold Spell

Storm warnings on a winter day
visions of warm places danced 
where the white winter snow
becomes a warm sandy beach
where the palms wave happily
guided by a gentle tranquil breeze.  

The extreme harshness of winter
where the depth of coldness
creeps right down to the bone
a frozen cheek and numb fingers
a reminder of warmer weather
visions of a place far away.

The wind blew and it howled
the gusts became more powerful
it pelted snow with an icy sting
wave upon wave it grew 
the storm stayed for the night
then took an early morning flight.

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Judy Ball March 9, 2021 at 9:20 AM I remember the storms in the NWT on a cold winter night and safe and warm in my bed I would wonder about the poor sled dogs chained outside and felt for them. All my animals were inside where it was warm. Great imagry here. Wonderful expression. God Bless, JB

Lindsay Laurie February 6, 2021 at 7:57 PM Hello Phyllis … I must say I’m quite happy we don’t get winters like you do. Our summer this year has been much cooler than usual - thank you Phyllis - Lindsay

Judy Ball January 31, 2021 at 9:51 AM This puts me in mind of our time in the NWT here in Canada. The winters there were always harsh. The weather here has been mild this year until just recently we had a real cold snap. It just broke a couple f days ago. I wrote a poem about it called : LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW. Great job here as always Phyl. God Bless, JB Phyllis Babcock February 4, 2021 at 9:27 AM Thanks Judy getting into another Artic freeze down and cannot say I am a fan of this cold weather. Hope you are feeling great after your surgery. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen January 28, 2021 at 11:20 AM - Lively written, I feel the cold from your frozen and numb fingers ... we have a really cold winter this year dear Phyllis, I think it's been 10-12 years since it was so cold here - Stay warm and healthy - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Phyllis Babcock February 4, 2021 at 9:30 AM Hi Anne Lise and thanks for your comment. It has been not bad so far this year but getting some cold air this week. I think no global warming. Trying to stay warm and healthy but still go out for coffee each day. Take care love phyl