In the Chill of the Midnight Air

The icy chill of the midnight air
The cold wind blowing turns white my hair
From snow like crystals falling so bright
As I walk on my own in the chill of the night.

Its bitterly cold and my hands have turned blue
I'm so weak and so tired I'm not sure what to do
The temperature is falling I can't see a thing
The snow in my eyes is beginning to sting.

Uncontrollably I shiver as the cold rushes in
Arrows of ice penetrate all my skin
The cold and the pain it's too much to bear
As I walk in the chill of the midnight air.






Entered into Constance La France contest Let It Snow
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Madagu Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Leon, this poem is so relevant with the Big Chill in Britain today...as I woke up two mornings ago, out of my warm, cosy bed, I couldn't help but think about the homeless and wondered how they are coping with The Big Freeze. Your poem stirs up a prayer within my heart and soul for God's mercy and help to reach them this season, and beyond. Thank you.
K. Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 8:52 AM
Wow, I felt the chill as I read this (& I'm in a tropical country!) congrats on your win! Wonderfully written indeed :)
Griffiths Avatar
November 5, 2009 at 1:46 PM
Congratulations Leon, very descriptive, lovely poem. Pam
Augustus Avatar
November 5, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Geez! I can feel and I'm sure I experienced this entire poem! Congratulations for writing about the not so beautiful side of winter!
George   Avatar
November 5, 2009 at 5:24 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win with this wonderful poem, Leon. Love, Lainie
Sweetheart Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Congrats, Leon, for your placement in the Let It Snow contest.. wonderful write .. very descriptive .. well earned winning... I am honored to share the same stage as an honorable mention... keep at it... Linda-Marie, Poetess Extraordinaire' and Poetry Soup "Sweetheart" per HGarvey Daniel Esquire...
Richards Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Wonderful job, Leon! Congratulations on this winning poem! ~ Carrie
Johnson Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Great writing. I feel the chill. Congratulations on your win. Joyce
Brown Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Congratulations on your win in Constance's Let It Snow contest Leon. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
October 21, 2009 at 4:08 AM
It has been awhile since I have read anything from you Leon. Excellent write you have here. Wishing you the best in the contest. Love, Carol
Groves Avatar
October 20, 2009 at 2:17 PM
i got goose bumps as I read this. I can feel the cold. Good Job!
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