words skip-dancing through my head




Winter's Confection

mud puddles in the middle of the road
a squashed, petrified toad
leaves from last autumn's fall
slush, the bane of us all

 

grime against window panes
cracks in the mortar's vein
ivy, brown clinging before death
deserted sticks of baby's breath

 

naked trees shiver and quake
squirrels gather nuts to take
people chilled and in a rush

cardinals calls are now hushed

 

skies gray, heavy in birth

flakes falling from heaven to earth
covering the sadness with purity
an ocean of white, a wintery sea.

 

 

 





Poetry by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2011-01-03 at 00:01

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Phyllis J. Rhodes
Just perfect!! No wonder you keep getting the editorial team's pick!
2011-05-19


Aurora Borealis
What a lovely poem. Applauds!
2011-01-08


John Ashleigh
In every word you have put wonder - and in every sentance, an image. A pure and true poem. A reflection of your talent.

Your friend,
John.
2011-01-08


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2011-01-07


NicholasG
Good heavens. All you're missing is mountains of road salt and rusting cars and this would be Quebec! It's true though, a fresh snowfall washes away all traces of the mess we make!
I enjoyed this. Thanks
2011-01-03



It is so good to come back to the lyric beauty of your lines.
What a refreshing way to start the new year in poetry. Thanks Kathy, for always sharing.
2011-01-03


Steve Murphy
I've seen many a white, wintery sea. I've described the sea's movement as a fierce and dangerous animal ... You've inspired me to write about it.

Thanks Kathy !!
2011-01-03


shells
A great title that is so apt for this lovely piece, loved the realism and observations that ring true for me here in the uk at the moment. Keep skip dancing!
2011-01-03