Survival

Shivering 
in gusts of black ice
night owl stuck
in grim spot
enshrouded by stern dark gauze
yet smothered grit reigns
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kauffman Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The images in your poem are as sharp as brittle ice, Howard. Congratulations on your win! Blessings of warmth to you
Dietrich Avatar
January 14, 2026 at 10:28 AM
That is an impactful one, Howard. Good luck in the contest
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