Winter Storm Brewing

a blindingly foggy day,
powdery wind blowing it's whistle
without cease.
out in the blizzard,
a man in his vehicle,
immobile in the deep snow.
he's plucked out
of the brutal mercy
of the winter storm.
seeking refuge
in a good samaritan's garage;
teeth chattering,
body trembling,
frequently shaking 
frost-bitten hands;
hurricane of anguish
churning
at the pit of his stomach.
he's sipping hot cocoa
ah, relief!


Winter Storm Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Kim Rodrigues
Date written: 1/4/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Fowler Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 6:51 AM
Nice imagery and perfect ending Edward. Congratulations!
Ibeh Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 7:20 AM
Thank you very much, Linda:-)
George Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 5:09 AM
Beautiful poem. Your image of the man sunk knee deep in snow, his escape and his finding shelter in a garage and finally the hot cocoa to boost his spirits and warm his body! Just beautiful and vivid, Edward. Congratulations on your win.
Ibeh Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 6:21 AM
Thank you very much, as always, Valsa:-)
Krutsinger Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 9:03 PM
hot cocoa helps me on these days, so glad to see this tidbit included in this poem
Ibeh Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 5:24 AM
A demulcent to the soul in winter, for sure! :-)
Rodrigues Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 8:04 PM
Saved from death…all of the anguish! Congratulations, Edward, on your placement in my contest!
Ibeh Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 6:20 AM
Thank you very much for the feedback, congratulations and my placement, Kim:-) Most obliged.
Sands Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 7:47 AM
That is powerful Edward. Well done :)
Ibeh Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 11:04 AM
Thank you so much, Heidi:-)
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