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February

Fresh winter wind shines Early day's icy lace Brisk peppermint breath Refined milky light Ubiquitous candy hearts Allows a splash of Red and pink to brighten Yearlings' skittish steps to spring.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/2/2019 11:24:00 PM

Thanks a bunch. I was trying not to think of sweet things tonight - peppermint milky (reminds me of milky ways), red and pink - do you have any idea how many candy hearts are red and pink? I could be hungry. I cannot blame you truthfully. Nice one.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/3/2019 12:29:00 PM

Sorry (I get the late night munchies too) also love milky ways - now I'll have to go get some!

P.S. Awtry

Date: 2/1/2019 4:05:00 PM

Delightful! I love when the form fades away and there is just poetry. Well done

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/1/2019 11:04:00 PM

Thank you so much, PS!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/1/2019 2:21:00 PM

What amazing images you create, Michelle. I'm generally not fond of the acrostic form, but the yearlings, splashes of Valentine colors and peppermint breath are very creative descriptions! A fave!!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/1/2019 11:03:00 PM

So flattered you fave'd it - thank you, Carolyn!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/31/2019 7:45:00 PM

Oh, that last line pierced my 'man-cave defenses,' and I got all sentimental; wanted to read "The Yearling," by M.J. Rawlings again and again and again. Beautiful acrostic, Michelle. :) gw

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/1/2019 11:02:00 PM

Confession: while I've heard of the book, I've never read it - will have to check it out! Happy you liked the poem, gw!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/31/2019 1:58:00 PM

Love the brisk peppermint breath and the brightening steps to Spring :) Refreshing!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/31/2019 2:21:00 PM

Thanks (the old York Peppermint Patties commercial inspired that line!)

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/31/2019 1:39:00 PM

Hi Michelle, I really enjoyed your acrostic on February. You captured the essence of the month of February very well. Great job:-) Alexis

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/31/2019 2:20:00 PM

Thank you, glad you liked it, Alexis!