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Frozen Shiver Shakes

Icebergs all around me – Frozen is no place to flee. I fell on an ice crystal. Then I heard you whistle And felt myself turn bold So I could leave this place cold. So many crevices and cracks - Fear ran up and down my back. Warmth’s melting demand Became the reason I could stand. As my shivers began to shake, I felt my knees tremble and quake. We never know who will see tomorrow. New days are not tied in lace for borrow. Dwelling in sad moods while seeking homage Will not demolish time’s click so pompous. I wish that were all true For the twice-iced chilly you. It’s a beautiful, poetic thought, Thawing in these icebergs not. ... CayCay Jennings January 27, 2017

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Mark Martin

Date: 2/18/2017 11:24:00 AM

Cold and powerful poetry. Congratulations CayCay! :-)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 2/14/2017 7:47:00 PM

Congrats on your win, CayCay. Lots to think about with this poem.

Lu Loo

Date: 2/11/2017 1:26:00 PM

so deep and metaphorical CayCay- I really loved this, thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Jannie Breedt

Date: 2/4/2017 8:51:00 AM

This is so beautiful. Its just fantastic.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/29/2017 5:10:00 AM

I love the way you describe beautifully even the saddest part of loveless life, CayCay:) amazing:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/27/2017 8:46:00 PM

Caycay, yes, a sad way to live and I am so glad you escaped this frozen dungeon. Glad I found a new poem of yours to see tonight! You were in a contemplative mood and now let's see you do a FUNNY one! Love ya and miss ya!

Caycay Jennings
Date: 1/27/2017 8:58:00 PM

Sometimes my muse wants to write about topics I am not actually going through, doesn't yours - and other people's? Like actors, I thought poets slipped into emotions! I have missed you as well, big time. Love ya, CayCay

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/27/2017 5:55:00 PM

What happened? I thought we were pals. This reads very sad to me, CayCay. Just remember, things can always be worse!

Caycay Jennings
Date: 1/27/2017 5:58:00 PM

Hey, no worries, nothing happened - this is in no way my current truth, but certainly a life scenario I have lived and left. I know how this feels and my muse wanted to go there (she's in charge, you know.) Yes, when things are bad, they can always get worse! And, you betcha we are pals. All the best ... CayCay

Chris Green

Date: 1/27/2017 5:23:00 PM

"We never know who will see tomorrow. New days are not tied in lace for borrow." Nope, they sure aren't. This poem reads nice and easy but it's message feels altogether different and it definitely creates thought in the mind. Nicely done CayCay

Caycay Jennings
Date: 1/27/2017 6:02:00 PM

It is about living in a house where love has grown cold, each moment is so icy that it suppresses joy, inhibits the best in those involved and the only sound is the noise of ignoring each other. I am not there now, but I have lived in such a house. Thanks for commenting. All the best ... CayCay