On This Frigid Night,

Lake ice cracks with cold
breath hangs in frozen silence
stars sparkle above.

Great horned owls hoot
bitter February night
owlets to follow.

On this frigid night,
may we share as one this fire
that burns within us?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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La France Avatar
July 4, 2015 at 5:09 PM
Dave beautifully penned haiku 7 and thanks for visiting my poem weeping
Dietrich Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 6:27 PM
ooooh, I loved that last part, and I love how you brought nature into the whole thing. Congrats on the win.
Rodgers Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 4:54 PM
Thanks Andrea
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March 22, 2015 at 1:43 PM
DAVE, Congratulations on your awesome win. Thank you for supporting my contest. Stop by my latest blog "it's never too late, PUPPY LOVE" if you'd like. Enjoy your late valentine win, -Valentines field forever- LOVE LINDA
Comporozos Avatar
February 6, 2015 at 1:13 PM
Very nice try
Rodgers Avatar
February 6, 2015 at 2:24 PM
Thanks Vassils
Leiser Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 6:33 PM
Wow, I really liked this poem, Dave. Nice imagery, too. Good luck in the contest. A 7 from me!
Rodgers Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 9:50 PM
Thanks Laura and good luck with yours as well.
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