Winter Days

Gone, now just a memory the warmth of summer,
winter's icy fingers now take a harsh grip turning
land to frozen waste. Blanketing it in snow as the
nights draw in, reflecting the bright moon.

Children having fun sledges rushing down the hill
and snowmen appear standing as sentinels to winter.
The whisk of skiers as they fly past speeding downwards
their colourful ski suits adding splashes of vivid colour.

Jack Frost hard at work decorating trees with icicles
some short and others long sparkling, reflecting light  
appearing like gems amidst the sprinkled snow covered
branches. Once more winter reigns supreme.

Icy winds howl across the valleys causing drifts
of snow some eight foot deep, chilling bones
making us huddle down in fleece lined coats
Rosy cheeks blaze out from under hoods,

And fingers freezing cold from handling snow. 
contentment in every face as people head home.
To cups of hot chocolate and toasty warm fires
shutting out for now winter's icy blast.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Deschler Avatar
November 18, 2014 at 2:15 AM
I really loved this poem, Shadow. It brings back so many fun winter memories for me... A wonderful write!
Devnath  Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 11:17 AM
Excellent picture adorned with beautiful coloring ink. Winter provides us opportunity to be together along with all family members, it's nice. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
Bateman Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 5:34 PM
Shadow, A most poignant and image-filled verse poem here!! I enjoyed your portrayal here of Winter very much. Very Well-Done!! My Best Wishes Always, Gary
Allison Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 11:37 AM
beautiful imagery Shadow - i prefer not to have snow - love it on Christmas cards but in reality is makes life difficult and our little Island can literally grind to a halt - one year my husband slept at work 2 days so he could transport people there in the 4 x 4! Hugs jan xx
Hamilton Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 12:15 PM
I love to see it when it first falls but preferably through a window lol ty Jan hugs
Chakrabarty Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 6:40 AM
Winter in its best. But here in this tropical country this sort of winter never comes. Here winters are akin to your summers. Today the temperature here is 27 deg C now:it will go down to 18 deg C at 02 am. I expect some chill in mid-December. But hot chocolate yes I really enjoy even in 40 degC.Tonight I'll dream of snowflakes. Thanx Shadow for this excellent write. Love XXXXX rajat
Hamilton Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 12:14 PM
ty Rajat I miss the African sun hugs
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