Diminishing

abating hope
diminishing 
like warmth
of this sun
hidden 
in the somberness
of december skies
and downcast eyes

i watch this snow
descending around me
flakes falling like lives
one after another

the chill of wind
wrapping me
in the same 
frigid grasp
as death

i feel 
as lost
as footsteps
fading
in the depths
of white
sweeping
across the ground

as my tears
fall in disbelief
shattering
on the ground
below...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Sands Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 10:34 AM
Well expressed Sandra. Take care. I wish you the best :)
Adams Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 11:06 AM
thank you so much Heidi... hugs
Wolves Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 9:53 AM
Beautiful enough said...
Adams Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 11:06 AM
...thank you...
Green Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 7:57 AM
Here's hoping those frozen tear drops end soon and that wonderful smile returns to take their place. Sad my friend, very sad.
Adams Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 9:41 AM
Thank you Chris...it was a sad weekend...one died, one is in bad shape...and the family shrinks again....
Pandit Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 6:18 AM
Many somber verses unfolding in this piece--all evocative--saddened--falling tears. Your poems tug the heart, Sandy.
Adams Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 6:55 AM
Thank you my friend ... this death has grabbed me hard... hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 10:15 PM
Your tears aptly fall as snow exhibiting your emotions
Adams Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 5:24 AM
Thank you Kim... hugs
Na Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 8:34 PM
This is put together magically. Wonderful poem of Decembers frigid chill. speaking of chill the temp here is only 5 degrees and we got 10 inches of snow here last night. HMMMM were you peeking out my windows this morning :)~
Na Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 1:40 AM
I love the snow dont like the cold. Sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers tonight
Adams Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 8:38 PM
no...i dislike snow and the cold...my mind is stuck on the recent family death but....we are expecting snow tomorrow...not sure how much, they never get the forecast right around these parts... hugs
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