Eternal Winter

[AshtonsMom]

The cold drifts through my
open window,
so I shut it.
But the cold still manages
to creep into my
Cozy quarters and pervade
My personal space
With its stinging chill.
I put on warmer clothes.
It doesn't help.
Nothing does.
God, it's so cold in here.
I see my breath
fog up my mirror,
and it reminds me that
I need a cigarette.
So I light one up.
Since you've been gone,
I've been so very cold, (always),
But how can I escape
From the clutches of this
Eternal winter,
When it's been
This way since you've left?


© Heather Bush (ashtonsmom26@aol.com)

[fulmah]

such raw emotional power, and of a familiar vein... I absolutely love the imagery and the intimate personality presented... it makes for one powerful piece. I've only recently escaped that winter.... it was an unbearably slow change, but so like the seasons; every day getting a little warmer till suddenly it's spring with the glimmer of possibilities :)

[gdhmomchild]

A nice piece. Reminds me of where I was at a year ago and moments that peek through even now, but now they are only moments.

[AshtonsMom]

thank you.

[TrippinBTM]

I wasn't sure where you were going with it, but the ending was perfect. Nice job.

[AshtonsMom]

Thank you again.

[Scarlit Rose Flowz]

the cold rules the physical world,
the material side of the coin that humanity embraces like an addiction,
give it up and let it rule you,
and it just might show you where you need to go
to find warmth, and your love again

[make art not war]

This is a wonderful poem. When I began to read it, I thought it was a piece only describing the climate, but I love how it quickly rolls into you describing how it feels without the warmth of your [boyfriend?, husband?]

This is a great piece.