When Hell Freezes Over

and oh how i knew it
that winters days would come
the cold, the snow, the bitter sting
the bite that suffering freezing brings
the numbness of fingers and joints
the deep snow and freezing rain
the spinning of wheels and fish tails on black ice
disappointments with the way the buses are run
a number of days without the sun

the wind blowing snow drifts on the road
uninsullated shoes and freezing toes
cold metal holding winters personal touch
and the threat of gas being cut
the search for a place to find
welcome and warmth
the primitive skills to find shelter 
from the storm
the mission is to live 
and find a way to go on
to keep and find the substance warmth
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Crane Avatar
May 4, 2009 at 8:38 AM
This is wicked. Makes me glad it's spring too! Great write, Kat
Key Avatar
April 17, 2009 at 1:13 PM
You put a lot of feeling into this piece, It made a very good read. Josette
Johnson Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Perfect description of our weather today. I haven't been out of my own domain for a week. Roads are too treacherous. Joyce
Ingle Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 1:41 PM
The substance of a real winter....great thoughts...lots of feelings....wonderfully expressed....I even got a chill and felt the wind blowing...Thanks for your comment..I deeply appreciate it.....Lawrence in Lou. Ky.
Austin Avatar
December 20, 2008 at 5:18 AM
Yep! If I read you right, one has to find the warmth within one's own substance. Feel sorry then for those who have neither pysical or spiritual means. Have a great Christmas. Love, daver
Payne Avatar
December 18, 2008 at 7:52 PM
Great write, this is right on with how cold it gets. Awesome job. Thanks for your comment on my write, I don't need falling stars to know God's presence, it's just an account on something that happened. And the regard for bad girls, I'm not sure what you mean. ~Michaela~
Winter Avatar
December 16, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Gosh, winter can be so harsh for many. I selfishly love it cause i am cozy and warm inside. This makes me think of the homeless and needy who have little or no heat. Great poetry here. Happy holidays John to you and yours, and a wonderful new year. Keep warm. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
December 16, 2008 at 5:42 PM
John - Great poem regarding old man Winter - It's going to be a cold one I can feel it coming - John I hope that your Holidays and the New Year are both full of Blessings - MJ
Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 16, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Neat rhyming and outstanding imagery... some excellent phrasing. Well done John! Best wishes, Keith
Wiggins Avatar
December 16, 2008 at 5:00 PM
tnx 4 the comment and it's not what u think...u know how there are poem books,cards,etc? it was like that I wrote it 4 her and she gave it to her bf... *Breana
Wiggins Avatar
December 16, 2008 at 4:55 PM
I like.... i like alot... *Breana
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