January Moon

Could walk the road
As plain as day …
Could even pen an ode
The old - fashioned way 

One minute past midnight 
Hill and dale, utterly still,
All shone a brilliant white 
Around a biting chill …

Claw - like branches almost grab
From out the snow’s white crust,
Where even diamonds seem drab
Under boot could crack and bust

Donning but a coat of frost
Left footprints in the snows,
Made it impossible to be lost
As long as moonlight glows

Not playing well at seek and hide
She makes the night less scary,
Pristine was a countryside …
Below the moon in January.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
January 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The wonderful imagery in this poem resonates so well with me, Kelly. Enchanting and delightful. Moonlight Magic, Gershon
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January 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I enjoyed reading your "January Moon" write. Guess you know, we just had the full moon. It was extra big/bright. Loved It... Have a blessed day as you write away..................
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