of fire and ice.

the words dripped from their fingertips

and froze before they hit the ground,

shattering into bitter shards that pierced my skin.

the blood seeped from my veins and into the snow,

crimson flakes painted a pattern like fire onto the ground.

and I walked away, hearing ghosts call my name from a distance.

and so the seasons changed

as did everyone else,

cold, colder, coldest.

Author's Note

I'm new here! Let me know your thoughts.

Reviews

[Relic]

Rather than see the obvious, I'm going to try a different interpretation. :)
To me, it's conceivable this could relate to cyber bullying. (words dripped from their fingertips) The snow could relate to paper and a fiery reply. (I walked away, hearing ghosts call my name from a distance.)

Just a different view. Welcome to the site Kimberly. I'm giving you 100. :)

[Kimberly Anastasia]

Although I didn't write this with the intention of portraying that, it does fit! Thank you for your interpretation and for showing me a different perspective of my writing. That's one thing I love about poetry and all that comes along with it, it can be seen however someone wants to see it. :)

[Unspoken poet]

and so the seasons changed
as did everyone else,
cold, colder, coldest.

LOVED THIS part, very good write, I like your style. You have talent...

[Fanicia E.]

I love the imagery in this! Reading each line immediately conjures up visuals, and further establishes a despondent tone. The cold and the loneliness of it, along with the "ghosts" calling your name create a eerie atmosphere. "Of Fire and Ice" really shows that you have no problem bringing you words to life. Great read!

[Kimberly Anastasia]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed reading it as much as I loved writing it, one of my favorite aspects of writing is imagery and being able to paint a picture with words. I appreciate your comment. :)

[Fanicia E.]

You're welcome!

[Robert Burkhead]

“Words dripped from their fingertips”. Love that description.

[Kimberly Anastasia]

I'm happy you think so. :)

[Tony Jordan]

An excellent piece here Kimberly.

[Kimberly Anastasia]

Thank you!

[conversations with her ..]

wow i love this one, keep up the good work!

[Kimberly Anastasia]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it. :)

[{A}shley {B}lack @-;-]

A great descriptive piece here, really great imagery and intriguing voice my one critique would be to centralise the poem in the formatting as to give it more visual beauty and to make there single line breaks within the stanzas to make certain lines more powerful I could show you with your permission?

[Kimberly Anastasia]

Thank you and yes, I'd appreciate a formatting example!

[{A}shley {B}lack @-;-]

I will send via message

[Matthew Kult]

Piercingly bitter, lost and alone

Great Read

Matthew

[Kimberly Anastasia]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment. :)

[Matthew Kult]

You are welcome

Matthew