(#Haibun)
Every year, I look forward to the first frost of winter was some trepidation. The first signs I notice are frost-covered leaves that graze my face on my way to the car; where I’m greeted by a crystallised windscreen. Out comes the scraper and de- icer before I hit the road, listening to travel news and being careful of black ice.
Perhaps when I’m retired will I appreciate the magic of winter’s arrival. Until then…….
Cold wispy breath-puffs
Frosted leaves stealing kisses
Winter says ‘Hello!’
-Vivian Zems
Victoria is hosting tonight at dVerse Poets. Her prompt: First Frost
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October 2, 2017 at 8:57 pm
I share some of your feelings towards that first black ice… I have fallen from my bike a few time, but I hope not to…
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October 3, 2017 at 7:09 am
Be careful. You shouldnt be riding in the frost!
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October 3, 2017 at 8:11 am
Of course I do 🙂
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October 2, 2017 at 9:18 pm
Retirement eases the stress, but one still needs to get out and drive in it. I miss my child’s love of winter, just a play land & white companion–but nevermore as an adult, clear-eyed with teeth chattering.
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October 3, 2017 at 7:08 am
I can relate to it as a child and like you, not as an adult.
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October 2, 2017 at 9:56 pm
So happy to meet you Vivian. I hate to be the one to break the news, but retirement is a myth. All this week I have early morning appointments including needing to check in the hubby at the hospital at 0530. Ugh. No fun scraping car windows.
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October 3, 2017 at 7:06 am
A myth? I shall consider myself forewarned. Hope hubby gets better😊
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October 2, 2017 at 10:12 pm
Much as I love autumn, I sorta wish Winter didn’t follow! Retirement does make it more palatable, however.
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October 3, 2017 at 7:04 am
I can imagine it does!
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October 2, 2017 at 10:21 pm
oh, this is shivery. You’ve really dropped the temperature on me!
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October 3, 2017 at 7:03 am
I hate the cold. Nothing nice about frost.
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October 2, 2017 at 10:52 pm
I am a lover of snow and frost as you will discover. I don’t drive when it snows as I am retired (hooray!!) and always keep my larder stocked with good nonperishables and my freezer stocked with soups, stews, and tomatoes with which to cook. If I have to drive, I am cautious. I lived up north for quite a few years and fuss, as a back-relocated southerner that folks from Richmond don’t have a clue how to drive in the snow….
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October 3, 2017 at 7:02 am
I can imagine. I’ve never experienced snow in the US. I keep my visits to summer time!
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October 2, 2017 at 11:31 pm
For many people today the windshield is the sign of first frost.
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October 3, 2017 at 7:01 am
It certainly is. My worst nightmare in the morning!
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October 3, 2017 at 1:17 am
‘frosted leaves stealing kisses’ – What a lovely image that is.
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October 3, 2017 at 6:59 am
Thank you!
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October 3, 2017 at 11:16 pm
a charming confession of loathing winter! I enjoyed your work.
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October 4, 2017 at 12:09 pm
Thank you, Frank 😊
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October 4, 2017 at 11:01 pm
Love the imagery, the winter not so much. Nine years in Finland will cure you of that real fast. 😀 I like the pretty white landscape with the virgin snow, and the silence that surrounds it – for a few days. After that I’m very happy to let it go.
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October 4, 2017 at 11:15 pm
You write well on this.You could’ve taken part in the prompt!
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October 4, 2017 at 11:21 pm
Thank you. Ok, I’m in on the prompt thing. What do I do?
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October 5, 2017 at 5:36 am
Ok, now there are so many. What do you prefer poetry or prose/ or both? I would start with this one- they have something for everyday of the week and it doesnt have to be poetry-it could be flash fiction etc : Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie
https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/
Good luck!
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October 6, 2017 at 10:37 pm
Awesome! Thank you! I’ll try and have a look this weekend.
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October 4, 2017 at 11:21 pm
I mean, where do I sign up?
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October 5, 2017 at 5:36 am
https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/
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