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Winters chill

 

 

 

The coldness of the mountains,
The roughness of the land,
In the hopelessness is life.
 
Watching as the sun setts,
For the last time this year,
Starting the fight of survival.

 

Only the thoughness survives,

The weaker becomes hunted,

And the hunters grow stronger.

 

 

 

 

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Prompt: Winter
Word limit: 60, 44 used

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  • roninwort
    December 11, 2008

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    The imagery is beautiful. It reminds me of all the time i spend in the mountains. I definately liked reading this poem. it brought up some very good memories that i could use at the moment. Thank you


  • etoile
    November 17, 2008

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    im assuming when you say thoughness you mean toughness..

    this was a nice poem, i liked your take on the prompt and the imagery was very well written as well. I really liked the first stanza. and nice background!

    thanks for entering and goodluck


  • Maxboy gold member
    November 8, 2008

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    A beautiful poem about a beautiful and harsh land.

    Wonderful Background!!!

    Well Done....Best of luck in the contest.


  • daviscth
    November 8, 2008

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    Oh wow!!! You did a beautiful job with this poem. The imagery is awesome and I just love the background. Good luck in the contest dear.