Cold Snap

The second in my Stephen Morath and Lyrics series

Stephen Morath - Placita Nevada Outdoor

I am a fan of Stephen Morath's work and wrote small series of poems using his paintings and the lyrics from songs as inspiration.  This one uses his work Placita Nevada Outdoor and Simon and Garfunkel .

"A Winters day 

In a deep and dark December"

If the snow covered last seasons blisters

Cooling and calming autumns blazing cacophony

With a hint of death and dormant vagrancy

Then the cold is the blackest tango partner, stepping brusquely

"I've built walls

A fortress deep and Mighty"

The luminaries make palaces of our adobe hovels

Burning crowns topping castle walls made for storing love and light

Stepping lightly on soft and insulating Indian weave

A tempting lilt for sensitive toes tapping

"Don't talk of love

Well, I've heard the word before"

She could be seen through the thin veil of warbled glass window, backlit

Busying herself in the kitchen, warm, yellow

Looking from my window I could feel the shelter

Of her heavy bosom and gentle hand easing fears

"I have my books

And my poetry to protect me"

The biscuits ready and crisped to a golden hue

Custom built for the addition of sweet cream butter and raspberry jam

She motions to me to come over and share, soulful brown eyes glitter

Boots already on, I trip on the laces and forget to grab my jacket

"I am a rock

I am an Island"

A cold, morning trip home, is a small price to pay

Author's Note

Ohhh that feeling of winter...

Reviews

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I am a fan of winter...not because of the chill or the darkened days but because of the stories and the memories just like these! This is serene and surreal...

[Crowley]

Yeah, I love how he depicts rural life and this is one of my faves. I love winter for the same reason. Thanks Q!!!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I have always wanted to live in one of those small towns like on the Andy Griffith show...where everyone knows everyone and they have town celebrations! I loved Christmas in Germany..would love to revisit that time a year.

[Onlyme]

This is sheer heavenly bliss for me. Thank you for sharing your bountiful gifts upon us all.

[Crowley]

Right back at ya and thank you so much for your kind words!!! Hope your 4th is a good one!!!

[Onlyme]

Your very Welcome, Crowley. And thank you.

[¿]

This just enhanced my desire of watching a snowy winter which I've never witnessed yet...And the line "I've my...to protect me" makes me wonder how cosy it'd be to have a bedtime read while flaky snow is falling outside the window!!
Thanks for sharing this...it's amazing and lovely read!

[Crowley]

Thanks for the drive by!!!! I appreciate the review and the kind words!!

[¿]

You're heartedly welcomed!☺

[Ken Simm.]

Interesting idea. Linked composition. Find myself reading this during the hottest day in the highlands for a long time. Makes it all the more interesting.

[Crowley]

I've heard its been a wee bit warm over there. Hope it cools off soon! Thanks for stopping by!!!

[barleygirl]

This is pure delightful morning seduction! Wow! Love it! Nice weave of lyrics & poetics. Love your artist’s art & love it when something truly delicious is shared this way. I love the way your poem is packed with imagery for all the senses! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Crowley]

Thanks Margie!!!

[Ghost]

I like the picture and how you worked the magic of your words around it... Thanks for sharing

[Crowley]

Thanks man!!! Happy 4th!!!

[Ghost]

Happy 4th to you as well

[sette]

I am a rock

I am an Island these two lines are really striking makes me think of lots of things thanks