Twisted

A single snowflake 

of many

 

falls in its own 

silent space 

 

carried by cold 

driving downward

 

following a twisted path

riding gusts of cold wind

 

through the forest

as trees moan in chorus

 

relentlessly crying

making a haunting refrain

 

moonlight dawning

just in time...

 

to find a tiny snowflake

at an angle just right

 

it caught my eye

for no particular reason

 

but, it did

and so i noticed 

its plight

 

among millions 

upon millions of others

 

as if to signify in this brief 

moment of existence

 

falling into my awareness

crying to be recognized

 

a target caught in my mindsight

triggering by frigid thoughts

 

put my gloves on

make sure my jacket and scarf 

 

are properly in place

i am wrapped up tight

 

make sure the fireplace 

is well tended tonight

 

if made treats are there

to be shared with loved ones

 

chocolate with marshmallows 

and peppermint sticks are present

 

all will be good in the world

at least for one night

 

although i know 

that's not quite, right

 

it'll have to do

for just tonight

 

 

 

C2