Tag Archives: cold

Winter

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Helen

Winter falls He walks alone Down pathways known Only to him Snow blasts Across tired eyes Blinding, dull Deep surprise Rugged up In animal skin He holds the cold Deep within Winter falls He walks alone Down pathways known Only … Continue reading →

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Chill Factor

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Helen

Winter has a chill factor It teaches to its favoured sons A desolate determination To take all as prisoners, every one An ice to flavour All relationships The wit and cruelty Of an upturned lip Winter’s deep chill factor Permeates … Continue reading →

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Cold, Cold

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Helen

Her face was shiny, sickly So unwell, her fingers trembled as she held a cup so brimming, but lifelessly skimming, of cold, cold coffee Something in her broken Like fine porcelain left out in wind and rain, she seemed a … Continue reading →

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Short Leaveof Absence

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Helen

  Hi Everyone I’m sitting here on Saturday morning, my time, nursing this nasty cold/flu that seems to be traversing the world right now. And I’m finding the initial ‘feel much better to just get out of bed’ feeling I had … Continue reading →

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Weather Portent

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Helen

Strange days So cold before the season’s time Hiding within My home like a haven A bleaker sky Seems to call to a memory Just out of reach Chilling temperature Sinking in my skin Warmed by home and hearth And … Continue reading →

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