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Monday, November 29, 2010

Ice Formation



















Cold winds howl, flushing my cheeks.
Looking down, I see that you are changing.
Morphing from liquid to ice, before my eyes.
Trapping all that's left of vegetation,
slowly encrypting it for another season.
"How long will the process take?" I wonder,
hours, days, a week maybe?
Too cold to stay and watch, I leave.
The next time I see you, you'll be solid ice.
Awaiting the many months for your water
and beauty to return to me.

10 comments:

  1. Very visual! Great!

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  2. An unusual and lovely observation. I found it enchanting!


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  3. Change as well has its own beauty! Nice piece! Happy potluck!
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  4. strong imagery. Evocative and well-penned piece.

    Cheers

    Luke @ WordSalad

    (mine are here -
    http://lukepraterswordsalad.wordpress.com/2010/11/26/descent-2/
    http://lukepraterswordsalad.wordpress.com/2010/05/06/64/
    http://lukepraterswordsalad.wordpress.com/2010/05/30/mud-pies/

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  5. I feel the temperature in your words.
    lovely done.
    Thanks for linking up with potluck.

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  6. i can almost feel the temperature dropping...and that crisp shell on the top of the water forming...

    lovely...

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  7. Thank you everyone, I really appreciate all your insightful thoughts!

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  8. Dear Gwen

    Beautiful... 'The next time I see you, you'll be solid ice.' A beautiful imagery.. thanks for sharing..


    ॐ नमः शिवाय
    Om Namah Shivaya
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  9. Powerful, words telling little stories. I love the theme on your blog! Poem on!

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