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Icicles

A clear cold day sun's amber rays shine upon crystal hanging icicles slowly they drip on the ground below as crashing waves roll in coating each with a new crystalline cover it creates dagger looking stakes as the sun heats and these melt these lethal looking daggers become a dangerous weapon when they begin to fall.

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Judy Ball

Date: 3/8/2021 10:54:00 AM

I agree Phyl but they are so beautiful hanging there. Just don't stand under them. A fine write here. Great imagery. I could see them hanging there slowly melting and then freezing and getting longer and more lethal. Well done. Love the wintery scene you paint here. God Bless, JB

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 3/18/2021 7:00:00 PM

Guess I missed this one Judy but thanks for your comment on Icicles. love phyl

Paul Callus

Date: 2/21/2021 3:23:00 AM

I love your imagery, and the warning at the end, Phyllis! Best regards // paul

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 3/8/2021 9:47:00 AM

Thanks Paul for your comment. Just when I thought spring had arrived we are in for another 6 inches of snow. Hope all is well your way. love phyl

Judy Ball

Date: 2/16/2021 7:36:00 AM

But beautiful when they are hanging there reflecting the light. Just don't stand under them.;) Beautifully written Phyl. God Bless, JB

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 3/8/2021 9:46:00 AM

Hi Judy thanks for your comment. I am late in commenting and seem to have the winter blues. Will be glad when spring comes and get outdoors. Hope your health is back to par. Take care. love phyl

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/15/2021 10:08:00 PM

A chilling subject warmed by your wonderful poem, Phyllis.

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 3/8/2021 9:42:00 AM

Thanks Harry for your comment on the poem Icicles. Spring is almost upon us. love phyl

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/15/2021 4:26:00 PM

Hello Phyllis … clear description of what a freezing winter offers - thank you Phyllis - Lindsay

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 3/8/2021 9:41:00 AM

Hi Lindsay hope you are enjoying your weather. Just as spring seemed here we are in for 6 inches of snow tonight. Oh well spring is around the corner. Hope all is well your way. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/15/2021 11:17:00 AM

- Some are really sharp ... like weapons ... but, fantastic works of art from King Winter ... a great picture of icicles, Phyllis :) - Stay warm :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 3/8/2021 9:40:00 AM

Thanks Annelise and yes those icicles are nearly all finished dripping but new snow coming tonight. love phyl