Winter's Bone

...a prelude to winter

Winter’s Bone

 

 

 

the roads not plowed that winter

left an avalanche of snow

upon the Minnesota landscape

 

the northern cardinal

and common redpoll

took refuge in the Norway spruce,  

seeking shelter in the thicket of branches

from the shrills of winter’s bone

 

our bodies hunkered down

underneath a goose down quilt

that took the bitter chill away,

that permeated through the brumal sleep

of winter’s bone.

 

Author's Note

Although most of the country is enduring a heat wave at present, my muse opted for cooler temperatures. It’s my birthday today, and this is my present to share!

Reviews

[C. M. Miller]

Kelly, "My Kelly!" How few your words warms my thoughts and makes me jealous for a fleece comforter to share; "winter's bone," nay!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I should have put a fireplace in that house, huh? But it's so much fun getting warm together! Thank you my dear Charles!

[C. M. Miller]

An Embasy cocktail 🍸 or two would certainly keep the fire glowing.

[emmajoygreen]

Belated birthday wishes - forgive, please. I hope your day was full of happy happies, Kelly, Hope too that you found laughter, a sip or few and - lots of memories made!

[Kelly Scheppers]

No apologies needed, Em. Your presence here is most welcomed, belated or not!

[emmajoygreen]

Ever onwards, Kelly So hope that since we last 'rubbed noses' over words and time, life has left you both a fitter and happier bunny?

[Neville]

Belated birthday bests Kelly .. thank Bodhidharma for Northern Cardinals, Common Redpolls & of course those goose down quilts .. This is so cool, I am sitting here typing wrapped in my space blanket .. N :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, thank you, Nev! Best wishes to you and little Wren!

[Ted Kniffen]

Sends a shiver through my bones. A goose down comforter and a warm companion would definitely be welcome.
Nice one Kelly ... and Happy Birthday ... although a day late or so.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Ted. So happy to see you!

[Andra Davis]

Happy Birthday to you. Cheers.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I appreciate the wishes, Andra. Thank you!

[Aleena]

literal chills. Happy Birthday

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Aleena!

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful imagery. I felt this.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I wanted the biting chill to come through. Thank you, Thomas!

[Sami Khalil]

Might you all need to move to the poles.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love the winter. I think Minnesota would be cold enough for me!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

Happy Birthday. Many happy returns in all seasons. I feel the romance flowing in this poem. Some lovers like snuggling and staying warm in the cold Winter's months. Nothing like taking that bitter chill away.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly, Sami! A little body heat saves on the electricity, too!

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe. You are so right. And welcome.

[Pete]

there is a peace about cold, snowy, winter days like no other. what a "cool" write. love the title, birds and the things you focus on to bring the feel and atmosphere alive. ending warms the heart as well as the body. what a contrast as we sweat out this hot summer.

[Kelly Scheppers]

In contrast to what the temperature is outside, I really wanted to make an atmospheric change to help cool things down. I think it's working! I see happy people in my reviews! ; ) Thank you, Pete!

[Pete]

i needed it. i felt cooler as i read thinking, "what a contrast".

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, great!!