Walk Along

A walk along cold creek I took
late one December night.
To see its darkened, rippling flow
and taste its frozen bite.

Hoarfrost adorned each bare tree limb
and ice clung to the flow
of frigid waters in the brook,
a winter night aglow.

The blue-white fire of icy stars
burned on an ebon sky,
illumined by the silent moon
whose gray eyes seemed to cry.

Quite long I stood beside the rill
and breathed chilled air divine.
It seared my lungs, it stirred my soul,
was rich like ancient wine.

I stood and sighed until the air
made cold my face and cheek,
then slowly walked my circuit home
and heard all nature speak.

That dark and frosty night so fine
which stayed outside my door,
remained with me as I sought sleep,
and bid my spirit soar.
 
                                Walk Along
                                12--19-14
                                Common Verse
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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iOr Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 11:17 AM
lovely
Hopper Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 7:44 AM
Beautiful poem!
Baumgarn Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 1:43 AM
Thanks for you comment, Anna. I am just figuring out how to reply to some of the comments. My bad! I am glad you liked Walk Along. Be Blessed.
Hunjeri Avatar
March 29, 2015 at 7:08 PM
Well penned. You told it so well that I felt like I was there experiencing it all.
Baumgarn Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 1:41 AM
Thanks, so much for your kind comment, njeri! Enjoy hearing from you.
Shaw Avatar
March 29, 2015 at 6:35 PM
Hi Brian! I really enjoyed this lovely poem, and I agree that a walk on a frosty eve is very cleansing. Well done! Hugs, Kimberly
Baumgarn Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 1:40 AM
Sorry for not replying earlier. Figuring out the Soup thing, I appreciate your kind comment. Cold, crisp air and babbling waters are music to the soul!! Have a great day.
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