Day's Window Narrows

Day's window narrows
  the sun now fleet of foot
bolts from yesterday's darkness
  heads toward the jaws of today's

Frost decorates windshields
  drivers lick their breath as they swear
bare branches shiver, some to snap
  brown patches, meadow's outerwear

Pale orb sinks below the horizon
  no colors linger, no twilight show
Night's deep shadows overcome you
  white of winter too soon come to woo
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Kiser Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 3:21 PM
Very nicely crafted, brrrrr...I feel the chill...unstacking the blankets.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 1, 2021 at 10:20 AM
Your imagery has brought winter into the forefront of my mind today.
Ball Avatar
November 1, 2021 at 8:49 AM
Love this Gershon. The description here of early winter and the frost is perfect. It's exactly what we are experiencing right now here in Alberta. We always get the snow that stays right at Halloween but I've been scraping my windshield for about a week now. God bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
November 1, 2021 at 6:10 PM
Sounds familiar. We've been scraping windows on cars here in Chicago for several days as well... Here comes OMW. Look out...
Buehler Avatar
October 31, 2021 at 8:00 PM
This poem is wonderfully descriptive, Gershon. I especially love the first verse. :) Evelyn
Wolf Avatar
October 31, 2021 at 8:02 PM
Evelyn, your comments give me a turbo-charged boost. I appreciate your encouragement and loyalty. Sweet dreams, Gershon
Hankins Avatar
October 31, 2021 at 7:53 PM
Gershon, your images are awesome in this one. I felt the chill of the frost up my spine. You REALLY CAN write. Just teasin' you. Good stuff!!!!
Wolf Avatar
October 31, 2021 at 8:01 PM
Lol. What a funny comment. It's a good thing that I REALLY CANNOT read. lol again. Thanks, my friend. Pleasant dreams... :) gw
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