Mist

The mist rolled across the plains
Creating partial vision
It swirled grasping the countryside
In the clutches of it's white hands
It slid silently across the path
Hiding everything in cotton ball white
Squeezing until all vision was gone
Claustrophobia then set in
Slowly it dissipates as the sun
amber rays  shine down
Lifting the veil of white
Giving back sight.
10/12/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Teagan Avatar
December 17, 2016 at 7:18 PM
Very descriptive!!! I love this, Phyllis!
Dietrich Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 12:56 PM
wow, you really described so well this effect of nature. GREAT imagery and lines with the cotton ball and the "grasping" line. Wish I Had time to read more but I have to be off now. See you!
Ball Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 7:24 AM
That's the kind of fog we get around here alright. So thick you can't see three feet ahead of you. I was inching along early one morning afraid of what I might run into and suddenly heard hoof beats. Then since I was only inching along in the car not even doing 5 miles hr. I felt the fender of the car gently nudge a deer and it leaped off the road and ran across the field. Great write. Well Done my friend. God Bless and a seven from me. JB
Ball Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 12:43 PM
Hi Phyl I tried to send Soup Mail and tried email and neither one will accept my code. Don't know why. Just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember it's important to stay positive. God brought me through my cancer and He will take care of you no matter what. God Bless, JB
Nance Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 5:53 PM
That was my drive into town today, a well captured write, I could feel and see every word :)
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December 10, 2016 at 11:57 AM
- "Claustrophobia mist" has been here for a week now, heavy days - A great poem, dear Phyllis - So sad to hear, it takes many months before getting surgery in Norwegian ... acute help and cancer patients are first in line - Ready or not ready ... Christmas comes anyway - Take care of yourself, and let others help you - In advance I wish you a peaceful and beautiful Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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