L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Duplicity of the Wind

The wind seems a song of placidity
As it passes through the meadow near
But I know it’s a harbinger of treachery
Soon, from sudden blasts of Arctic air.

They say a snowstorm is imminent
We must quickly prepare for the worst
A drop in the barometer is prominent,
And folks in our area are well-versed.

The grocer’s shelves are nearly bare
Of staples like bread, milk, and cheese,
The wind has begun to pick up there
In the meadow and through the trees. 

written January 16, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger January 17, 2022 at 3:21 AM Times are changing; it is frightening, and the world seems colder. "But I know it’s a harbinger of treachery" - I really enjoyed this one! L Milton Hankins January 17, 2022 at 12:06 PM Thanks, Caren, so much for your thoughts.

Mystic Rose Rose January 16, 2022 at 6:19 PM I dare say a sign of the times, who knows what storms are awaiting us still, thankyou Milton for your poetry, :) L Milton Hankins January 16, 2022 at 6:32 PM You are so welcome, Vie. Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful comment.

Sotto Poet January 16, 2022 at 2:58 PM Milton, you've written an excellent poem. In conjunction with the tilt of the earth axle, the weather has altered. Today's temperature is in the 20s, but it seems like it's 12 degrees with the wind. Best Regards L Milton Hankins January 16, 2022 at 3:23 PM Thank you so much, Lasaad. I really appreciate your assessment of my poem. Regards to you, too.

Eve Roper January 16, 2022 at 1:33 PM The weather has changed with the tilt of the earth axle. Last year in Feb. the weather was so cold, electricity out for a week, but stayed warm with hot water on my gas stove. Thank goodness I love to read. When little brother took off a towel from a wrapped pipe a frozen mouse was found. Stay warm.. May your new year be a blessed one. L Milton Hankins January 16, 2022 at 1:47 PM Aw, thanks, Eve. I'm hopeful that we won't lose electricity. If we do, however, I have a gas fireplace. I cannot cook, but I can stay warm! Thanks for your well-wishes.

Lin Lane January 16, 2022 at 12:34 PM Stay warm inside your home, Milt. Be safe. L Milton Hankins January 16, 2022 at 12:37 PM Thanks, Lin. I think I'm well-prepared. I'll be really happy if we don't lose power.