32 Degrees Comments
Just before the first snow comes,
The lake nearby is overcome
An icy shield is spread around,
Those underneath are safe and sound.
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The icy feel of winter so beautifully said and when read, felt!
Made a revisit. Enjoyed this beautiful poem once again. I live in the equatorial Kerala and ice/snow I have come across only in my Frigidaire… so, good to read again
Though no birds may be apparent, there may be 'winter birds', some of which have descended from 'the North', e.g. Snowy Owls, Redpolls, and Snow Buntings, ...or at least their used to be. bri ;)
I LOVE the poem, its theme, rhyming, & flow. I give stars; did I mention already?
'Those underneath are safe and sound.' ...'safe', except maybe from 'ice fishermen (or is it now 'ice fisherpersons'?) , and predator fish.
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7/19/2025 1:05:01 AM # 1.0.0
A fresh take on a season that so many dislike. Your wonderful poem has primed me to start liking winter a little more. Thank You, Meredith!