she touched the ice, it melted in between her fingers, dripping silently to the frozen ground----waiting to hold it's crystals again---when had she come here---where was she----she bent down to pick up some bird's feather, but it was embedden in the grassy snow--
her time had come and she knew full well that all around her was the motion of the wind and it would soon be taking her to another world----she held no fear and reasoned, that she might be dreaming----
her breath out in front of her in little circles----floating toward the heavens----
the beauty before her, called her name and she knew she had heard this voice before----only a few times, but it was like an old friend or fleecy blanket enveloping her in serenity--
the ice was all but gone now as she pressed it to her thirsty lips, tasting it as though it was a luscious nectar---she opened her satin cape, tossing it as she painfully opened her other hand and let go of it's content
You have some beautiful imagery here. I enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteLovely word connections, Lynn. I see an older woman, content in her life, but wanting more.
ReplyDeleteThis is a little different than your usual musings, and I like it.
thanks d.g.--as i told dana--it's just something i heard this morning and it wouldn't let me ignore it---:)
Deletethanks dana--this ice thing and the woman just wouldn't get out of my mind--i know it's not like the usual poem--but it's what i heard---thanks again for reading it :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteawww thanks rebecca--thanks for letting me share it :)
DeleteI can picture this in my mind.
ReplyDeletei am glad you can! thanks ruth :)
DeleteWonderful work, Lynn! You have a way of making me feel like I'm right there.
ReplyDeleteoh i am so happy it makes you feel that way--thanks jackie :)
DeleteVery pretty! I wasn't expecting something so deep today, but it also has such a pureness to it. Nicely done Lynn!
ReplyDeletethank you theresa--i wasn't expecting it either ;)
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful Lynn. You've really outdone yourself!
ReplyDeleteJulie
awwww that's so sweet--i am glad you liked it julie :)
DeleteThis is really lovely. So poetic!
ReplyDeleteit was meant as a poem--although i recognize that my poetry is a little unconventional---i am so happy you liked it sherry thanks <3
DeleteI see this as the beginning or the end of a story -- fantasy, with the ice imagery -- good, evil, a journey, all these images come to mind. Beautifully done, Lynn.
ReplyDeletethank you so much---i don't know if it was her beginning or end :)
DeleteBeautiful. Winter always seems so magical to me.
ReplyDeleteit does in my head too christine--thank you :)
DeleteVery evocative, Lynn! I like it!
ReplyDeletethank you ms. a---i am happy you read and liked it :)
DeleteA beautiful little vignette, Lynn.
ReplyDeleteawww thanks jenny :)
DeleteMelting ice and satin capes, and the notion of saying good-bye--all very nicely done.
ReplyDeletei love the way you have captured it! thanks so much cynthia :)
DeleteYour beautiful words made me shiver.
ReplyDeleteawww for real---thanks susan :)
DeleteThis is almost what it's like when I'm finishing my run through the woods, first thing in the morning... in 18 degree cold. "How did I get here? Why am I here?" Delusions of being in a warm, comfy bed spinning all around me. :)
ReplyDeleteKidding.
Beautiful writing! Fantastic imagery... makes me want to turn the heat up. :)
haha thanks juli--it made me turn mine up too :)
DeleteOh my goodness, Lynn. Just reading this makes me feel lighter a free--a true gift you've given in these bleak, cold months. Thank you for sharing the blessing of your writing, as always.
ReplyDeletethank you meredith-- you're always so sweet and encouraging-- i'm glad you liked it:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the nostalgic quality of your writing, Lynn. Haven't been around in a long time, but wanted to say hi. My best wishes for this 2013. I'll try to come by much more often. =)
ReplyDeleteyeah i have missed ya---thanks so much for stopping by georgina---and thanks for the wonderful compliment--happy new year to you too :)
DeleteHi Lynn -- Your words remind me of my little walk outside in the snow with my kitty this morning. She tested the snow, walked out a short distance and then seemed to suddenly realize how cold her paws were. :D
ReplyDeletesounds like me--thanks patricia :)
Deletethats a warm winter thought
ReplyDeletethank you deeps :)
DeleteHello Lynn, very poetic, beautifully written. Happy New Year to you, and yours, and I hope it is filled with happy things.
ReplyDeletethanks so much maria :)
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