At First Frost

At First Frost

Dew
frozen
on grass blades
first frost comes late
crunching under boots
sudden change of seasons
as December tumbles down
cold air clashes with bitter winds
bare branches of the maples tremble
scored and stripped of their remaining brown leaves
alabaster clouds gather overhead
signaling their steely intentions
a gentle hush comes over me
white snow speaks in silent tongues
releasing pristine flakes
and I breathe deeply
as time stands still
winter draws
ever
nigh

Colleen Keller Breuning © 2020
December 4, 2020

Ecrits Blogophilia Week 39.13 Topic: Sudden Change of Seasons
Hard Bonus (2 points): Incorporate the phrase “first frost”
Easy Bonus (1 Point): Use the name of a punk rock band (Clash)

SECRET BONUS GUESSES:

1.  White snow (in blog)
2.  Pristine flakes (in blog)
3.  Frosty the Snowman
4.  Dreaming of a white Christmas
5.  Baby it’s cold outside
6.  Bananarama
7.  Snowflakes
8.  Raspberry Beret
9.  Old Man Winter
10.  Help me, I’m Melting, I’m Melting!

Topic: Christine Pic: Rebecca R.

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I am a writer of poetry & prose, photographer, web designer and editor of Blue Turtle Crossing e-zine. I am happily married and have 2 grown children and 2 delightful cats. I love music, running, sunsets, nature, travel, red wine and reading a good book. I just published my first book of poetry "Shadows of My Father" available now on Amazon! View all posts by Colleen Keller Breuning