Winter Tip-Toes In

Winter treads on tender feet,
covering autumn’s fall
with soft, white fleece, 
whiter than summer clouds.

People grouse and groan, shiver
in winter’s icy cape, enfold
themselves in rubber and wool.
Yet I, who shivers no less,
stand mystified by beauty
and awed by power.
 
Nature’s coffin wraps death
in a gown of splendor, 
greets dawn sunlight, winking
like a gazillion scattered 
diamonds on a velvet frock.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Fleming Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 7:28 AM
I enjoyed this little read, Cona...Really does make one feel as if they are gripped tightly in winters maw. All the belated best for your New Year...May it be a fulfilling and contented one. My very warmest regards! :) john
Adams Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 7:39 AM
Thank you, John, for your visit, and for your good wishes. All the best to you as well.
Calasibetta Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 6:50 PM
I love the first line: "Winter treads on tender feet"...it says it all.... you've painted really a splendid picture!
Adams Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 7:37 AM
Thank you, Paulette, for your most encouraging comment. Have a great weekend.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 5:23 AM
This is research a beautiful poem of the wonders of winter! Outstanding imagery in this piece Cona! I loved it! 7 ; )
Adams Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 8:55 AM
Thank you, Connie, for the visit to read. Much appreciated. All the best to you.
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