Chinook by Leonard M HawkesI relish this warm
That will not last—
Brightness temporary,
Soon to pass:
False Winter
In a smiling face,
Cold death
Behind a mask of grace.
I spend time "out",
Less need for home--
Anxiety intuitive of a
Bondage yet to come,
Akin perhaps, to Christmas light--
Brightest in the seasons’ night.
12/10/2014 Author's Note: Fascination with the unusual season here as we approach the solstice.
Posted on 12/15/2014 Copyright © 2025 Leonard M Hawkes
Member Comments on this Poem |
Posted by Alison McKenzie on 12/15/14 at 09:07 AM A lovely capture of the anomaly, Leonard! |
Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 12/15/14 at 03:32 PM "False Winter
In a smiling face,
Cold death
Behind a mask of grace." loved these lines. 24 last night here - perhaps the shift to normal has begun. |
Posted by Clara Mae Gregory on 12/16/14 at 11:42 AM Stellar |
Posted by Rob Littler on 02/23/15 at 06:15 PM I think this poem deserves to be longer....
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