ARCTIC

Winter in the north

Windswept islands

rise from icy waters

deep folds in sheer rocks

tunnels ripple through them

sun dances above the horizon

eternal light eves

darkness recoils

White sand beaches

sweep the shoreline

clear, shallow aquamarine water

sandy bottom

fertile rolling hills

stretch to the granite mountains

Moose graze the high rocky cliffs

winter sweeps the sun away

hides behind the sea line

Darkness infiltrates for months

bitter cold forces the farmers

into their warm, cozy huts

until seasons reverse

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I have a fascination with the arctic & you have satisfied my longing with a ton of vivid imagery for all the senses! I live on the California coast, which is a little bit wild in this area, without such cold icy overtones, as found in your roiling coastal descriptions. I love the way you describe the gnarly coastal features the most! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

The farmer's almanac predicts another winter just like last year's. How extraordinarily you've captured the ambience of winter and its stoic nature. Much enjoyed this one, Betty. Stay warm!