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Grip of Winter

Winter decided to get a grip
on the prairie plains
he blew in from the north
dropping from the pole
he hung his coat of white
and froze all in sight
he blew white mist
his breath was ice
all he touched
layered
covered in frost
south wind beckoned
he remained firm
he would not lose his power
cold and forceful he remained.

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Lindsay Laurie

January 25, 2019 at 12:25 AM

Crikey Phyllis … I can't get my head around how you survive in what can only be natures freezer. Then again, we survive the brutal heat that we're experiencing today - nicely written picture poem Phyllis - Lindsay

Phyllis Babcock

February 5, 2019 at 11:32 AM

Yes we are getting a lot of cold weather. So much for global warming. Snowfall today so hopefully will bring us down in temperature. Have a great day. love phyl

Valerie Staton

January 20, 2019 at 7:09 PM

Thoroughly enjoyed reading! Currently trying to get a grip of winter as the temperatures continually are dropping :)

Phyllis Babcock

January 22, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Thanks for your comment and yes winter is very cold at the moment and awaiting spring for sure. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 20, 2019 at 2:31 PM

- A great picture of an ice-cold winter, keep yourself warm and healthy, my friend Phyllis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock

January 22, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Hope your winter is warmer than ours. Not a lot of snow but getting the cold temperatures. love phyl

Carolyn Devonshire

January 19, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Well, forecasters are telling us this latest storm is dropping feet of snow in some places, Phyllis. Enjoyed the way you personified winter, giving him breath and decision-making powers. Hope the snow isn't too bad in your area, Phil. Keep us posted. Jim Goff has been watching it snow in Minneapolis too and family in New Jersey are preparing for the worst. Stay warm! Hugs, Carolyn

Phyllis Babcock

January 22, 2019 at 3:14 PM

Thanks Carolyn. Getting a nice day today but dropping again tomorrow. We get such changes in the weather but trying to stay warm. love phyl