Winter Settles In

Once winter comes
  it settles in
Hugs the ground
  a second skin

Thick blanket of snow
  uncovered 'til Spring
Puddles iced over
  biting wind on the wing

Chilled to the bone
  we head wearily home
A crackling fire indoors
  ~ Autumn's no more
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James Avatar
December 13, 2020 at 2:14 PM
The welcome of the crackling fire is for me. Felt the cold and warmth in your poem Gershon. Merry Christmas, goodwill and happiness to you and your family, Emilia : )
Laurie Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 8:34 PM
Hello Gershon … I can feel the winter cold in your poem, and unusual summer weather here is like winter again. I think the South Pole is visiting for Christmas - Lindsay
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 11:17 AM
Whoa. It's supposed to be warm down there now! Are the kangaroos jumpy yet?! lol. Season's best, Lindsay. ~ Gershon
Cheney Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 6:42 PM
A chilling tale my friend. Stay warm.
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 11:08 AM
Thank you, Kenneth. I hope the weather stays relatively mild as well. Here's to an easy winter for us youngsters. Season's Best, Gershon
Bayles Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 5:29 PM
I like the rhyme, Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 10:57 AM
Thanks for letting me know, Mike. Season's best, Gershon
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:48 PM
Hello Gershon, sometimes winter hangs around too long. that is when we long for Spring. Sometimes the snow takes awhile to melt. Enjoy your evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 9, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Hello Gershon, yes when winter is long , so is Spring. I know and that is what I do not like about winter.
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 10:55 AM
When winter goes long, we long for Spring! You are right, Darlene! Thanks, Gershon
Hamill Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 11:53 AM
We only need some roasted chestnuts.and a bottle of Southern comfort.lol.cheers Gershon. Simon:)
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 9:34 AM
Let the fire crackle and the Southern Comfort soothe! Season's Best, Simon. ~ Gershon
Cunningham Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 11:08 AM
Brr I can feel the chill Gershon, fire sounds bliss. Tom
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 9:31 AM
Brr. I hope the cold doesn't touch you, Tom! Here's to a mild December and a very Merry Holiday Season! Best always, Gershon
Hinshaw Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 8:54 AM
You nailed our coming predicament so well in this verse, Gershon. We are expecting snow later this week here in Colorado, so hunker down - we will be sending some to you as a seasonal gift! Happy Hannukah to you Sir! Bob H
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 9:30 AM
Thank you for your encouragement and your holiday wishes, Bob! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas Season. ~ Gershon
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 7:37 AM
- Autumn is short and winter is long ... a lovely poem, Gershon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 9:22 AM
It sure seems so, Anne-Lise... Yet the calendar here shows three months for each (Autumn and Winter). Season's best, Gershon
Sands Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 7:22 AM
So true, how winter hugs the ground, Gershon. I love the crackling fire too. I enjoyed this poem :)
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 9:11 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words, Heidi. Season's best, Gershon
Nicole Avatar
December 6, 2020 at 8:50 PM
Yes, winter likes to bring cold temps and snow. Such beautiful images you paint with your words. When the freezing wind traces my skin, let me sip on some hot chocolate and wrap the covers around me. :) Brandy
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 8:57 AM
Thank you for your trademark enthusiasm for this one, Brandy. Here's to winter warmth! :) Gershon
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