Old Chicago

i awakened to the flapping 
of the broken screen door 
as the snow man's nose vanished 

the wind blew empty cartons ribbons 
and boxes christmas lights grew dem 
rusty chimes whispered behind 

a wooden shack and rows of
old stone home's as winter rose 
over the good tidings festive gatherings 

meeting me at the street light 
with no mittens i'd ask for a bit of sun 
a warm breeze above winter's crisp 

bitterness charming i suppose 
putting my hands back in my pockets
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace