Winter's Rein

.

             Out he goes 
        into the airy of chill
  packaged in hide and fleece

    Though bundled to warm
 the cold tries to still this soul
         his bones still rasp
 yet his digits beg the pardon
        of his pen to his slip
    as he marks this occasion
  for his digits are frozen stiff
and the thaw brings forth pain

                   Yet
                   yet

            again winter
            (as the poet)
                  reins
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Delacroix Avatar
January 14, 2010 at 10:47 PM
A chilly description indeed that makes me shiver reading it, poor fellow! Thanks for sharing a great write. Best wishes, Caroline.
Culverhouse Avatar
January 13, 2010 at 8:47 AM
good and painful poem, thanks for your comments and I am ok!
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
January 13, 2010 at 8:08 AM
Love it, James! Brrrrr... the writes must go on! Thanks for your help and comments! Lovingly, Dane Ann
Austin Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Ah! Passion doth rein in any kind of weather. Here in Saginaw, MI it is damn cold! Love, daver
Kendrick Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 4:17 PM
I am glad that you the poet did win over the cold and give us these lines to feast upon. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Devonshire Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 3:43 PM
Now you've got me shivering, James! The cold snap inspired a great write for you. Like the use of humor as well as the resignation that winter "doth rein." So do you, my dear! Love, Carolyn
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace