Wednesday, February 10, 2016

A STUDY IN SNOW


Puffy gray clouds 
Icy flakes fall


Skin kissed by the cold
A sting so soft it's almost imperceptible


The world
a study in black and white
 tinged blue.


The silence of winter its own melody


A snowfall so tranquil


Winters light
Deadly it's inspiration


Trees dark in slumber.
Extend frozen branches skyward


Reaching for warmth
Promised but undelivered


Invaders these moist white flakes


Causing chills so deep


When shadows descend


Their mighty claws appear


Strong arms


Frozen hugs


Death's grip


Until spring's thaw


Yolanda Renée © 2016


HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!






15 comments:

Denise Covey said...

Beautiful photos and descriptions Yolanda. You told me snow was coming. Wow!!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Time to stay inside and get warm together!
Some great photos. Snow is truly amazing what it does to the world.

H. R. Sinclair said...

Nice snow study! Love the pics too.

Crystal Collier said...

Lovely poem. The imagery is so evocative I almost wished the beautiful shots were absent. You paint a vivid ice-land.

Pat Hatt said...

Great shots. With that out there though, Valentines day should be spent indoors

Elizabeth Seckman said...

Your ability to set a scene makes me jealous. Such a great poetic voice!

Sandra Cox said...

OMGosh, Yolanda. How perfect.

Robyn Campbell said...

The loveliest words, my friend. They match the beautiful photos. I heart you. XOXO

Chrys Fey said...

Loved that! The impact of your words were so much bigger with those images.

Chrys Fey said...

Loved that! The impact of your words were so much bigger with those images.

Christine Rains said...

That was absolutely lovely! Love the heart at the end.

Ella said...

So, poetic, so beautiful! I loved this~ YOU are so clever and talented~ Oh, this made me smile big! Happy Valentine's to you
@>-------------- Hugs

Jo said...

Looking a bit like that round here lately too. Snow really does make things beautiful and I liked your presentation. Happy Valentine's

klahanie said...

Hey Yolanda,

Excellent. This may well be the coolest post you've ever done. Awesome, atmospheric photos. And before I make a total ice of myself, I shall snow, um, go now....

Gary :)

msmariah said...

Happy Valetine's Day Yolanda! I love the wintery post. Lovely words, lovely photos!