Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Way Too Cold - MindIful Writing Challenge

My husband says, "You can't ski in summer." I roll my eyes and ignore him. Way too cold!

pale sun in ice-crystal halo
vapors of breath frosting my cheeks
my body clenching like a fist
folded into its own puny warmth
thoughts dwell on flickering fires
fleecy blankets and hot chocolate
mind over matter failing
I shiver and endure

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14 comments:

  1. DeannaJanuary 2, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    so dreaming about hot chocolate and warm blankets can't relieve that chill, huh? Beautiful writing and I would probably roll my eyes too!!

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  2. TexWisGirlJanuary 2, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    i'm cold just thinking about it! :)

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  3. Carol MattinglyJanuary 2, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Oh but for a flickering fire. Love this.

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  4. CynthiaJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    My sentiments exactly! I would still take our 105-110 summer days over the 30 degree lows and 50 degree highs of late. I'm a cold wimp for sure :)

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  5. DuffJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Oh, I do love the blue cold of your winter! It has been a long time and I would probably need to run for the fire and hot drink. But, it brings wonderful memories.

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  6. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    I love to read about it - from a distance, lol.

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  7. teriJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Barb! I can totally relate to this one. But it surprises me, I just assume you were impervious to the elements. You seem to always be out in it. I am somehow comforted by this post- xoxox teri- I do wonder though - how cold is too cold?

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  8. Nancy JJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Lovely words Barb, super snow, way too cold for me!! Keep warm, and stoke up the fire.Cheers from Jean

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    Great photo. I feel your chill as well as your dreams of warmth. I love the contrasts. Andrea

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  10. SnapJanuary 3, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    I'm with Teri -- how cold is too cold?!!!! Stay warm and Happy New Year!

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  11. susanvgJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I love the way you describe it - I can so identify with the cold (-18C here at the moment 0F) A cup of tea for me.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Oh, I love the cold weather! Nice shot.

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  13. georgia little peaJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    You endured! That's the important bit LOL.

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  14. HildredJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    You are a brave soul!

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Your comments are always one good thing for me!

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