Cold Trails

Glad I'm not living in Australia! (01.09.13)

Wintery wind blows

January snows.

Icicles drip 

While sparrows flit 

In bushes stark and woody.

Sun's rays are bright, 

But lacking warmth,

Ground as hard as marble.

Breath freezes crisp

In glacial cold air,

Jack Frost works his wonders.

But soon enough

Buds will appear

Heralding,

Hailing,

Vociferously,

Naming.

A new beginning,

Springing forth

Rebirth,

Rejoice,

Resound.

Reviews

[william keepers]

Yes, I too long for spring! The joy of hybernation doesn't seem to last as long as winter does. But as we awaken from our slumber is it not the most beautiful thing? Very well written both metaphorically and literally!

[Gray Witch]

So that's where you've been .... hibernating...never considered that (g)

[Samuel Dickens]

Well-chosen words from one who would know. (Ye dweller of the great white north) I'm always happy to see a new season arive. Very nice poem.

[Gray Witch]

Thank you - so am I, however it is always tainted by the thought of ....ummmm.... 'bees'(vBg)....LOL

[Claire Twinn]

This has a calm and hopeful feel to it- the emptiness giving way to light. I love the way it picks up pace with the one word lines for Spring time. A fabulous poem.

[Gray Witch]

Thank you so much....and today 01.12.13 it is 13 degrees out - amazing....Rain yesterday melted all the snow! Beware though ... Monday starts a week of minuses! (g)

[CecilA]

Begins with spine chilling cold and ends with great expectations of the warmth of Spring. Nice. I love the word - vociferously. I've never used it in a poem. I can hear the sounds of Spring by just saying the word.

I love it. I'm going to print it onto a bookmark: if that's all right with you. I'll sketch a Chick a dee in colored pencil on the top and a daffodil bud at the bottom. I'll use blue ink too. Nice touch.

I hope you are considering publishing because you have an audience.

Thanks for sharing this poem. Great job as usual.

[Gray Witch]

Please post a picture when you are done. I would love to see it....

[Vamphrie Maximillian Wh..]

Jack Frost,.... wonderful man mentioned in a wonderfully heraldic verse!

[David Scott]

A foundness for winter... Only from a Canadian! ha
Enjoyed the poem.

[Gray Witch]

Less so Canadian and more so....Ummm.... remember ... bees? (giggle)

[Yasmin]

This is lovely
I liked the begging and the rhyme as well
Good job

[Ahmad Cox]

Nice Ode to the change of the season.

[Gray Witch]

Thanks Ahmad .... Really bone-chillingly cold here today...but I am still glad I am not visiting my son in Australia this week...LOL

[Gray Witch]

Not 'deep' but short and sweet ...LOL