a nature made mirror
of ice coated streets
people tottering through the cold
bundled in galoshes, mittens, scarves & hats
snowflakes drifting slowly down
meeting a child's tongue
or gently glazing treetops
leaving a dusting of powdery white
fierce winds blowing,
howling hauntingly
sledders gliding down hills
twisting, turning and bumping
in glee
snowmen made in comical flair
  rosy cheeks
   dripping noses
   watery eyes


ah, winter, you fierce beast
such a variety of possibilities
you do offer.