Kaltfront

as it says

You leave, but the snow finds you.

           Cobbles reflect ice and steps.

           (I write,the street is the back of a reptile)

You follow the snow.

           the windows make you a saint.

           You are in a church.

You are well wrapped in cloth,

           you stride with intent.

           Your heart is an unformed pump.

           You are a fireplace, cold and ashen.      

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i think the street is like a snapping turtle...harsh and biting like a driving snow...after one leaves who had put on such a warm front, been so affectionate and loving on the outside, but sooner or later the real person came out...and we saw a heart with no flow...no real sensitive beat...just like you said, a fireplace with no fire...just a cold ashes of what that person used to be.

much pain and heartache can cause us to become that.

this is one of my favorites from you.

j.

[Leslie Philibert]

Dear Jacob, thanks for the kind words.I try here to imagine a situation, and portray it like a photo or a film. I have problems in writing longer poems, as I can`t write a poetic narrative that avoids prose like lines.So I stick to what I can do, and avoid problems. Pleased you like this, and my best wishes.

[V]

The German title caught my attention. I like how you sort of reinvented the term in a poetic way. Your poem is abundant in clear, vivid images and the pattern reads original and makes it an interesting and entertaining read.

[Coyote Song]

This is very visual. I could see it all as I read. A very powerful and surreal poem.

[Leslie Philibert]

You are a true and faithful friend who always takes the time to read my work. My thanks, and best wishes to you from a sunny Thursday here in Bavaria.

[Coyote Song]

You're most welcome. I love your work and consider you a good friend. I send best wishes to you from a sunny Friday in Seattle Washington. :)

[Tina Kline]

Your words are like a spell, they create and lovely yet dark picture. The cold winter landscape has many dark secrets that aren't so hidden now.

What a fabulous poem!!

[Leslie Philibert]

Thanks for your review, and I am delighted you like this. You always take the time to read my poems, and I appreciate this a lot. My best wishes, and thanks.

[Tina Kline]

You're welcome. I enjoy your poetry. It's very unique and well worth my time to read, enjoy and comment on. :)