General Poetry posted January 20, 2024

BethShelby

BethShelby is retired from the printing and commercial art field. She is a widow and has four children and three grandchildren. She presently lives in east Tennessee. Her children are all in the area. Her portfolio has over 800 stories, poems, scrip - more...

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Attempting to take picture on a cold day.

Walking in Winter

by BethShelby

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Groundwater leaks from yesterday's rain.
Temperatures dropped, and now, it can’t drain.
Ice stalactites seep down from the ground.
Winter has made its way to our town.

Layered with woolens, I’m moving slow.
Bone chilling winds are starting to blow.
I’m not designed to walk in the cold.
I could slip down and lose my foothold.

This shot I’ve taken shows that I've tried.
Now it is time to go back inside.
I’ll thaw my toes in front of the fire.
It’s time to shed my heavy attire.

I’ll post my photo and write a rhyme,
and trust the effort was worth my time.

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