Northern Stillness

[Snowfalls]

Well north of the bustling city
before the crackle of nights winter fires
hard hats, black backs and frozen fingers
shiver smoothly in time with their iron picks
sharp strikes upon the icy earth,
shattering the frozen northern stillness.

[jeremyf]

Very cool poem with added complexity brought about by the fact that you chose to post this in the Roots board. There is something about the cold, the desolation, the hard work that evokes a feel of bonding, the spirit of family. I like what you packed into this concise write and the sentimental feelings that are inside. Well done.

[StreamofAether]

Great title. I like the context of the poem and the contrast with what I would perceive the "bustling city" to be.
Reminds me of "those Winter Sundays."
Thank you.

[ladymaybebaby]

Anything that gets me out of this horrid summer heat and into the winter that a love is a homerun piece for me.
Reading this when it's 98 degrees outside only make the images that much sweeter for me. Such a pleasant trip to think about all of the things I love about winter. Your words make everything come together and this piece, just like the season made everything feel like home. Thank you for this lovely write! Very well done! So very much enjoyed!

-LMB
xoxo

[Snowfalls]

Very cool poem with added complexity brought about by the fact that you chose to post this in the Roots board. There is something about the cold, the desolation, the hard work that evokes a feel of bonding, the spirit of family. I like what you packed into this concise write and the sentimental feelings that are inside. Well done.

Thanks, I'm glad you guys like it.

I posted it in the roots section, because I'm from Toronto, and most of my family is from Sudbury (a small-ish mining city in Ontario) and this poem's just sort of about the feelings/vibe I associate with Sudbury.

[Jovel320]

I like the way you portray the human endurance against a harsh environment and the need to provide at overall sacrifice. Thanks for sharing!!!
Jovel

[Kornelia]

hi Snowfalls,
Very beautiful poem, like a still life, winter is always a time of great solace
and inspiration.

Kornelia

[Ladywildalice]

This was just beautiful and so worthy of the Spotlight. Congratulations. So happy for you and so pleased I got to read this.