Winter Dirge

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(NOTE: This was originally written in 1983 and heavily revised)

The earth is cold distant fires burn-- icy arrows pierce my sullen body and the emptiness becomes unbearable. Without her the wind is my enemy and the glowering sky suggests her absence. I seek warmth in my moribund cave thawing my brain with firewater waiting for the alienating glaciers to thaw.

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Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/13/2021 7:08:00 PM

"The wind becomes my enemy, the icy arrows pierce my soul" Such a painful thought. I can feel the longing within and that sweet ache. This is so beautifully written and presented. ~ Brandy

njv Tomcatx
Date: 11/17/2021 10:45:00 AM

Brandy--many thanks for your thoughtful feedback.