Winter Night

Dreaming.......
......weeping
shadows creeping
ever closer
they soon rush in
I am cold
icy
fear
cold
my winter has arrived
how can I survive?
I walk through the snow
alone
ever alone
as I seek my grave
I cried
for a while
I accept my trial
my grave waits
cold
dark
peaceful
no more pain
no more agony
the vulture has marked me
with its hungry shadow
death's glow
I go
quietly into
that deep winter night
Does anyone notice I am gone?

Reviews

[Caradoc]

I find it interesting I should be reading this, as in this very moment, I too am cold. Not quite the same, but is not all chill merely a cousin to its greater relative?

Another sad tale I read today in this poem. In the beginning, the narrator was afraid, not wanting to die. They desired heat and life, but instead of the warmth of hearth and home they instead got the iciness of spite. So much so that as their own tears froze they lost the will to live, and so, went seeking their own grave. At the end, though for the part they have abandoned all hope and given up, that last spark of flame flickers in their heart, wondering if anyone will notice their absence.

Sad indeed and well written.

Thank you for sharing, Tina.

-Caradoc

[Tina Kline]

Thank you so very much!

[Caradoc]

You are most welcome.

[Susie Q]

Awesome poem. Your words & picture describe a deep cold winter night. I often think that is how death might feel. Does anyone notice I'm gone? That is something we all might wonder sometime I suppose.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks so very much!

[Black Cat Fever]

A strong poem, very compelling. I feel that way sometimes,
just want the cold uncaring world to swallow me up.
Then I have some catnip tea....
but seriously, I struggle with feelings like these.
Excellent poem.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks very much!

[Coyote Song]

The beauty and cold death of winter. Death is cold. Very descriptive and creative.
This poem has a lingering haunting feel to it.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks!!!!!

[Coyote Song]

You're very welcome.

[Lady B]

Beautiful writing, beautiful picture the words and everything fell into place and this was grand

[Tina Kline]

Thanks very much!