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In winter’s embrace, the Clent Hills transform into a playground of frosted whispers and snow-clad laughter.
The hills, gentle yet grand, rise with a serene invitation, their slopes a canvas of pure white promise.
Beneath a sky of pale, wintry blue, sledgers gather, bundled in coats and scarves, their breath visible in the crisp, cold air.

Each step crunches underfoot, a prelude to the rush of exhilaration that awaits. The sleds, vibrant against the monochrome backdrop, are poised for flight.
Children and adults alike, eyes wide with anticipation, take their places. With a push, gravity claims its due, and they glide.

Down they go, carving ephemeral paths in the snow, each descent a fleeting journey from summit to base.
The wind kisses their cheeks, an icy caress that quickens the heart. Laughter & joy ring out, a joyous counterpoint to the silence of the sleeping hills.

The world blurs into a symphony of motion and stillness, where time slows, and the only measure is the distance covered, the thrill felt. The Clent Hills, guardians of these winter tales, stand watchful and timeless, bearing witness to the fleeting moments of pure, unadulterated joy.

As the day wanes, the sun dips low, casting long shadows that dance upon the joyous slopes.
The sledgers, weary but content, make their way home, laughter lingering, a sweet echo in the cold, still air.
And the Clent Hills, wrapped in twilight's gentle embrace, hold within them the memories of a day spent in the joyful abandon of winter's game.
Marshall Gass Jun 2014
She was  smart and as clever as the piles of documents
she worked behind
cutting through the paperwork like a tornado
insistent, hissing and answering the phone
even before the second ring
how she did that was beyond me.

A million facts later
court cases. dates of judgement
clent's names, dates of birth
the moles each one had
tax history
mistress mystery
golf mastery
domestic violence history
everything. everything

skirts tight, a round behind
wiggling to wobbly eyes
she controlled the office
better than a judge with a gavel.

I was terrified of every move.
splendid woman.

© Marshall Gass. All rights reserved, 2 months ago

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