Tag: snow
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Snow And Ice
The ice storm’s aftermath A crystalized world Glistening shards Beautiful Yet treacherous Like someone I know
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Montreal In Winter
A massive snow blower that runs in tandem with a big Tipper truck, as they remove snow from the streets. When the truck is full, another truck quickly moves forward. Sometimes there are several trucks waiting in line. I wish my town did this instead of barreling down the road, scraping the edge and pushing…
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The Prowler
It is a vicious snow machine with a massive blade that swings and scrapes. Around a blind corner it will swipe you right off the road. In the dead of night it can awaken the dead. Like an earthquake, your entire house shakes. Here in the northern United States we give names to this thing.…
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Hair Raising
Tense scary Hair raising at times Visibility is poor The roads are slippery Windchill near zero You are always grateful for the vehicle up ahead Their rear lights help guide you Keep you from going over the edge But follow too closely and all you can see is billowing snow This is the expressway Everyone…
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In The Middle Of Nowhere
Life is beautiful in winter. That very moment when dawn starts to break Somewhere lights are clicked on Fresh roasted coffee begins to brew Strong and steamy The dawning of a brand new day It is time to rise To head out in the mist and snow At that very first light What a beautiful…
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The Elusive Snow Shovel
It is snowing Big wet flakes The kind of stuff that accumulates It hits the ground and freezes there Frosty cold are knuckles bare Where, oh, where Is that rusty old shovel? ——————— (Photo by Taylor Friehl on Unsplash)
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The Joys Of Winter
It’s amazing how a single warm blanket in winter Can make the world go away ———— (Photo by naomi salome on pexels.com)