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Understatements

by Kristina Woodhill

snow
cannot
keep
a secret

fog
cannot
hide
the wind

do
not
ask
a cannot

should not
would not
factor in

fox
lauds
snow
for
supper

bear
lauds
wind
for
stew

two
degrees
and
falling

hare
spins
woolens
winter's
hue

01/08/2013

Posted on 01/08/2013
Copyright © 2025 Kristina Woodhill

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by George Hoerner on 01/09/13 at 12:21 AM

Very nicely done lady. I might get some ideas here and start writing again.

Posted by Alison McKenzie on 01/09/13 at 02:38 AM

Definitely inspirational! I love it!!!

Posted by A. Paige White on 01/09/13 at 04:27 AM

Definitely my POTD! Right up there in the library of that city on a hill, lit with a lamp that shouldn't wear a shade, as far as I'm concerned and straight into my favorites.

Posted by Gregory O'Neill on 01/09/13 at 05:05 PM

True solitude is a: din of birdsong, seething leaves, whirling colors, and a clamor of tracks in the snow. You capture what is left when the snow flies. I'll meet you behind the snowman. Thanks.

Posted by Joan Serratelli on 01/09/13 at 05:52 PM

You use the English language as if you discovered new words. I am amazed. This is just that wonderful. UNBELIEVABLE

Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 01/19/13 at 02:38 PM

Fun read. The choice and arrangement of words and short lines really add to the impact.

Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 01/22/13 at 12:16 PM

this ode is reminiscent of a totem pole chuck full of earthen delights. it is almost as if it was formed and honed by a wind with the assistance of bear claws.

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