One Winter Closer

Poetry by Raymond Huffman, Jun 30, 2023.

  1. Raymond Huffman

    Raymond Huffman Well-Known Member

    One Winter Closer

    He staggered in the door
    weak from sweat
    It was just a simple trip to the store
    but the heat had made it
    an expedition to the Amazon

    Goddammit get us out of this summer
    How long is it until November


    The old man cooled off
    and smoked what could easily be
    one of his last cigarettes
    as could this summer

    Watching a dove land on the fence
    he suddenly knew
    and spoke softly to himself

    Stay summer
    Be slow
    I can stand your heat
    It’s the long dark cold I fear
    One winter closer
     
    Last edited: Jun 30, 2023
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  2. Jay Dougherty

    Jay Dougherty A trouble maker

    I'm feeling it.

    Nice work.
     
  3. Talks nicely of how we all wish away our lives, it is sad really when it is summer we long for winter and when winter arrives we are counting down to summer again! Spring is my personal favourite!

    nice work

    mike
     
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