Arctic Season'd Disguise

 

 

 

 

Arctic Season’d Disguise

 

 

 

Winter breathes in sepia tones along a lonely two lane street

divided amongst the sweeping frozen dunes

now forced into shoulder’d amnesty

 

Street lights shiver in snow capped bonnets

while sidewalks sleep ‘neath blankets of flittering flakes

The air, frigidly crisp…moves of tiny chiffon sparkles dancing

 

Rooftops, plump and soft, show off their frosted padding

as evergreens find alabaster fingers tickling their branches

in chilled teasings and frozen dustings

 

Footprints once there are gone, covered and recovered again

all evidence of life is erased beneath pearl clouded skies

and faint outlines of distant thoughts

 

White on black stripes drape in glacial wanderings

spanning the slush of asphalt weavings

in straight line piercings across the wintry landscape

 

February reigns brutal, sub zero ponderings swirl

from high above the icebox wasteland, once brimming with color

now opaque in its arctic season’d disguise…  

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Your sweet poetry almost makes the winter sound blissful Jack, but expecting more of that stuff shortly. Still there is a story in every one of your poems, and this one was so different, took me on a pleasant journey albeit I needed snowpants! Love sepia, it always does it for me, such a warm hue. ;-)

[Jack...]

Any day one of my poems brings you warmth dear friend is a good day for me. It won't be long though and we'll be writing about flip flops and suntan lotion. Thank so very much Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Amen to that....

[kublakhan27]

It is so easy for me to relate to your work Jack...I literally feel right at home in this piece. It reminds me of how Winter leaves me prone to hypnosis as I stare out at a storm. I always find myself getting wrapped up in the patterns of the wind and snow. On a good day, I can find poetic images within the swirls, but I've never found any with the majestic beauty you've evoked here. A phenomenal piece my friend.

[Jack...]

Thanks Steve.

[AYVID N]

Winters so beautiful, so white and so cold....You capture it perfectly down to the slippery asphalt roads Jack. Wonderful descriptions of winter. Loved this read.

[Jack...]

Thank you Divya

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

One that sends chills from the screen to the mind, well done, good read.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Thomas

[Raymond Federle]

A cold and frosty write! excellent! :)

[Jack...]

Thank you Raymond. I appreciate your kind words.

[Pryde Foltz]

White on black stripes drape in glacial wanderings
spanning the slush of asphalt weavings
in straight line piercings across the wintry landscape

Fantastic work, Jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Pryde.

[Angel]

Ugh.
Now, how am I to dance, all bundled up in a snow suit, with mittens and big heavy boots?
And your lovely winter wonderland calls for a graceful ballet...

[Jack...]

Well we can just make snow angels if you like. :) Thanks so much my friend.

[Angel]

Ha! Snow angels it is, my clever friend!

[Tina Louise UK]

What imagery you create..really enjoyed this piece :) x

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Tia for your kindness.

[Vampaslick]

This piece definitely impacts every reader in a different way. Yet, to every reader it is equally as beautiful. Truly great talent resides within you, keep writing, keep having your readers relate.
Another wonderful piece

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much. A friend sent me this photo as I do not experience snow where I live and it inspired me to use my imagination and write this. I am so happy you enjoyed it.

[Brittany Zedalis]

You make this weather sound beautiful. I love the imagery! Great job! :]

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Brittany

[Brittany Zedalis]

You're welcome! :]

[Claire in VA]

I enjoyed reading this, Jack. I like the strong action verbs: breathes, shiver, show off, drape, swirls, and reigns. Also, I'd give you an A+ on imagery and rhythm.

I also happen to love the subject very much. Lots of folks are complaining about the weather. Not me! I love the cold air, snow, and not-so-great driving conditions. Do you want to know why? BECAUSE I'M A TEACHER!!! I also love it because I hate hot, humid, and hazy Virginia summers.

Keep writing!

~Claire in VA

[Jack...]

Well Teach, that makes perfect sense to me and that is probably the very first A+ I have ever received...so that is fantastic. Thanks so much for your kindness. I truly do appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my work.

P.S. My dog ate my homework.

[Claire in VA]

You are too funny!!