What loud roar is there present in the night?
Does the bright white sheet cover all to see?
The sound does hum with constant beat and bite.
A blanket provides protection to thee.

A powerful force is blown in your face
as graceful flakes dance around your bare head.
You shield yourself against the whirling lace.
Opaque and silent it becomes widespread.

But will this unique veil protect or harm?
The delicate drops begin to push you
No strength, no power it gives you alarm
Somewhat swaddled your heart beats in rhythm too.

A cold Nor’easter gives quite a great scare.
White drifts protect all in the winter air.

© Matthew Harlovic