Venturing outside
Frosty reception awaits
A nip in the air
My feet feel their way
Crystal snowflakes tumble down
My eyes gaze skywards
The windscreen wipers
Make the shape of angel wings
On the frozen glass
With hope I peer out
Through a small hole in the ice
In perishing cold
Before the white snow
Is tarnished and turns to slush
I take a deep breath
The red orange glow
Of a tequila sunrise
Will show me the way
Tequila sunrise nice touch brings warmth and tropics to the frigid scene. Liked it.
ReplyDeleteGreat reflection on a cold hopeful morning
ReplyDeletegreat flow to this piece
thanks for sharing with One shot - stay warm Libby
Moon smiles
It does have a nice flow and with haiku that's not easy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful morning...this is wonderful Libby....an awesome one shot! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the angel wings on the windscreen/windshield!
ReplyDeleteLibby, nice work! And like booguloo mentioned, very impressive to do all that in haiku and stick to the traditional 17 syllables. Cool! (Yes, I actually counted...that's my rhythmic-nerdy side coming out). ;)
ReplyDeletebeautiful imagery...I was taking a deep breath with you!
ReplyDeleteThis would be perrrfect with a picture next to it. Sorry it is already perfect... it's just that I love them to go with my words...
ReplyDeleteGreat One Shot
Glad I stopped by
:)
This made me smile. Thanks for sharing. Nice one shot. Love and Light, Sender
ReplyDeleteI really liked your phrase "perishing cold" - so apt! And the snow angel wipers too!
ReplyDeleteNice One Shot, Libby!
(Have another Tequila Sunrise on me!)
Very beautiful Libby...those short poems pay off when they form a set! This was natural and easy, but clever too with the fresh touches you always add to things. Wonderful write! Gay
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the kind feedback x
ReplyDeleteGreat solid imagery, with an effective, feel-the-alcoholic-glow/color finish. :)
ReplyDeleteSnow angels, cold mornings, lovely described! I like it!
ReplyDeleteVenturing outside
ReplyDeleteFrosty reception awaits
A nip in the air
magical opening, so delicate writing, keep rocking..
love your soaring talent here.
You captured the beauty of winter! Loved this image as well!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very good. I love the last stanza, which does what all good poems do. Remember Frost's "But I have miles to go before I sleep"? Very similar. I sure hope you're writing every day, or at least not waiting for "inspiration."
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