Winter’s beautiful season is like frozen pearls in white
Tree branches coated in frozen sleet glow at night
Some have the courage to embrace the storms of life
While some are fearful of traveling during winter’s plight
Rivers appear as beautiful frozen mirrors of glass
A sight to admire but best to try to not try to pass
Red cardinals perched on frozen tree branches
Singing the mating calls waiting for their chances
The sun warms and melts the ice-covered streets
Some embrace it as they walk outside in cleats
The bitter winter wind sometimes howls and sings
As the snow blizzard brings a white purity to things
Midwinter is an adventure for many who love to be
Out in the fresh air ice fishing or learning to ski
Snowmobilers pray for a nice huge snowstorm
To ride the trails for fun while still staying warm
Poetry Wheel Challenge:
Theme: Adventure
Emotion: Courage
Color: Pearl
Season: Midwinter
Form: Ode
Object: Mirror
Verb: Sing
Created using the PoetrySoup Poetry Wheel.
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