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Winter Blizzard

The Spruce trees formed a double sentinel
Along a path that seem to lead to nowhere.
The sky was dark with heavy clouds
As the two lovers trudged along the path,
Towards their meagre and poor abode.

Occasionally they would stop and kiss,
As if they could enkindle some kind of warmth.
Yet the blizzard had no pity on them.
They tried to hurry before rain began,
Still an occasional drop would fall
Wetting their threadbare clothes.

Soon they arrived and just in time
As rain began to pour and mingle with the snow.
Inside was frigid and quickly they changed  
Into warmer clothes.  The man lit up the last few logs 
Whilst she searched for some bread and cheese.
How dejected they felt as the fire crackled
Hoping they’ll get the warmth they needed.

Outside the blizzard roared and still they felt cold.
The sound of wolves were heard and fear Increased.  
They tried to close the windows and doors.
Alas they ignored the fireplace as warmth was no more.
The next day they were found huddled on the sofa.
They needed warmth no more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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George Avatar
November 27, 2021 at 3:37 AM
So sad ! It could happen to the poor in winter who are exposed to biting chill. However it is so heartening that even death couldn't separate them ! Poignantly portrayed, Victor !
Ball Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Oh Victor what a sad piece this is. Very well told story with excellent imagery. Congrats on a well deserved POTD. God Bless, JB
Andresen Avatar
September 28, 2021 at 11:01 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Victor :) - An excellent story / poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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September 26, 2021 at 2:39 PM
Congratulations on poem of the day with this awesome chiller, a very sad end to a romantic tale of love in a winter blizzard… Hugs Belle
Proxenos Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 9:13 AM
Though a chilling write an absolute gem, so glad you got POTD for this my friend.CONGRATULATIONS! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Kitchin Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 8:53 AM
Victor, a chilling write, well done, a belated congratulations on POTD! hugs
Strand Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 1:38 AM
Ah Victor the season of living sculptures
Nicole Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 6:19 PM
Your thoughts touch my heart once again, my dear friend. That chill still lingers. Congratulations Victor, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy
Goldsmith Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 2:03 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful yet sad write. Have a blessed day/weekend................
May Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 12:45 PM
A sad ending to this wintry write Victor, Congrats on POTD
Doll Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM
Victor, congratulations on POTD. Sadly, countless people will not have enough this winter~ Warren
Y. Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 10:49 AM
Hi Victor, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
Gentile Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations Victor!!
Hankins Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 8:17 AM
Well-deserved P.O.T.D. Congratulations, Victor!
Skelly Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 7:58 AM
Sad story but worthy of your POTD...Delice...Well done.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 7:37 AM
Victor, congratulations on POTD!
Roper Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 6:44 AM
Great winter verse , but so sad, congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve
Jayasankar Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 6:32 AM
Oh.. if only there was a way for them to escape from the blizzard...sad yet great storytelling... Congrats on your POTD honor Victor... God bless... ~ Ani
La France Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 5:54 AM
Victor, beautiful and excellent writing, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
Pandit Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 5:43 AM
Back with BIG congrats Victor on poem of the day. Enjoy your day.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 5:41 AM
Congratulations, Victor, on your POTD. A brilliant poem with superb imageries - tragedy is not easy to portray. Repetition of "warmth no more" increases the sad effect. BW ~ Mala
Balasubramanian Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 5:21 AM
Great imagery, you took me on a journey to the world of poor and although sad for them, I felt I have lot to be happy about. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour and day
Gilmour Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 3:03 AM
Back to send congratulations Victor on getting POTD. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Seeker Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 2:46 AM
Back again to congratulate you on POTD,Victor!
Cunningham Avatar
September 24, 2021 at 1:10 AM
Back with congratulations Victor on the well deserved honour of POTD. Tom
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