The Fire of Winter

The wind scorches the flesh...

Like fire.

White rain dampens the hair...

Sending tremors up the spine.

A blanket covers the ground...

But it’s frozen,

Granting no security.

Winter...

It spreads it’s flames

Destroying the greenery...

The outdoorsman's joy.

It rules the land

For months on end,

Trapping souls indoors,

Shivering at the concept

Of trudging through slush.

But alas,

It will end...

So we hope...

We wait

For the day

The sun demolishes

The icy fire.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

What a great description, nicely penned.

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked how you described Winter. Those cold days are hard and nasty. I like the strong description leading to the sun. Thank you Briana for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[GreenEyes]

I love this poem. I loved how you used fire to describe winter. A wonderful contrast. Beautifully done. Very well written.

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you so much :D

[MoriartyMesa]

Fire and Ice, but the burn is worth it.

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you for reading :D

[Ashira Macy]

From this I would wager that you are not a fan of the cold weather. I have always thought the snow to be an absolutely beautiful spectacle, if a bit nippy. But I can see people wanting to see green again, along with warm sunshine on their skin instead of cold winds.I really like how you associated the cold with fire. It really does burn in its own unique way, doesn't it?

[Briana O'Connor]

I'm actually a bit of a negative nancy when it comes to weather lol I don't like to be hot or cold...I'm just never satisfied :P And yes the cold does burn! Makes me want to curl up in a ball and suck my thumb :P

[SmittyJas]

Waiting for the sun for a new summer to come spring to burst forward into the lands bringing back grass flowers and romance.

[Briana O'Connor]

Thank you for reading :D

[Rana]

Wow, thats beautifully done. Bringing out the witchedness of winter, the descriptions are just amazing.. So powerful it makes one feel cold! One of the best poems I've read..

[Briana O'Connor]

Thank you for your kind words :D

[wordman]

a beautifully painting of winter waiting happily for spring to arrive

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you :D

[Emily]

I love how all the words line up! Keep it up!

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you :D

[NeiL ArandA]

You are good depicting nature with your piece... The metaphors are very well place not over cooking your and drowning the flavor. I see balance and rhythmic flow ...

[Briana O'Connor]

thank you so much :D