the old snow settles in,
becomes crotchety
stubborn in its insistence
on retaining territories
but the new is coming –
eight inches forecast
to whisper its cloak
over the dogged old
for now, I step gently –
cautious of sheen
and crunch, only at intervals
glancing up at the stars
© Sarah Whiteley
My newest chapbook Wandering Wonderful is now available for pre-order from Finishing Line Press.
It is a time of looking down, carefully placing your feet–with the gently implied metaphor and reminder (thank you) to look forward and up as well!
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Beautiful and I’ve just ordered your new book. x
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Thank you, Val! 🙂 I really hope you’ll enjoy it!
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I’m sure I shall, Sarah.
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Lovely description of the old snow as crotchety!
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I love your personification of the old snow!
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