A Winter Poem

a winter poem for the end of 2014

The trinity of trees

Ice and weak light,

Bitter as the

Sharp cold, pools

Of thin water that

Grab like trolls at

Heavy ankles, breath

That steams off a

Horse`s back,

And the sky, the sky

Enamel under

An artic moon;

The year closed

Like a wet copse

Standing in the frost.

Reviews

[Valentine]

I really like the last grouping. The only trouble with winter, it lasts much too long. Valentine

[外人 (Gaiji..]

Wonderful poem for my favourite season of the year ... even though, I might guess you don't like it that much ! I really loved the images, very suggestive.

[Ken Simm.]

To write so closely and well about what you see takes skill.

[Cody Williams]

Great write! I really like your descriptions here Leslie! I'm not much for poetry, but I do like this. Thanks for sharing it!

-CW

[Leslie Philibert]

Best wishes from a Bavaria without snow.....have a great holiday.

[RileyRedding]

Poignant, profound, and provocative.
Can't wait to read your next piece.

[Leslie Philibert]

Hallo Riley, thanks for the review, have a greai Christmas holiday !

[Coyote Song]

Wow, very impressive descriptions in this amazing poem. Dark and dreary as winger can sometimes seem.

[Leslie Philibert]

Thanks for the review, and my best wishes to a poet I have known for many years, and always enjoy!

[Coyote Song]

You are welcome. Happy Holidays to you.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

geez, this is unbelievable description...you are like Tolkien....

and i am going to put another flannel shirt on---i feel very chilly after reading this.

[Leslie Philibert]

Dear Jacob, thanks for the kind words, and I look forward to reading lots of your work in 2015, best
wishes for the New Year !

[John Alexander McFadyen]

The feeling of cold in this piece is so very palpable. It reads like a willingness, nay a desire to shed the old, cold, unforgiving year?

[Leslie Philibert]

Thanks for the review, and have a great Christmas, best wishes, Les

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You too Leslie. And thank you for your inspiration and kindness in 2014