Walking a Frozen Road Before Midnight

by Maple Tree   Jan 30, 2015


I crossed over moon phases
in a time of winter when whispers
became the howling of wind,
and the echo of my footprints
woke up the spirits from the fallen sky.

Walking a frozen road before midnight
has become my peaceful unity, a somber
time to reflect on memories and realize
just how strong I truly am.

I can feel icicles forming within my
converse tennis shoes; I refuse to wear
snow boots, because it reminds me
that I am alive, feeling reality

and loving every step I take....

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  • 9 years ago

    by uttAm

    This is indeed a great poem....really loved it!!

  • 9 years ago

    by Kakera

    Oh hun this is absolutely lovely!

  • 9 years ago

    by Liz

    My feet are always cold, so I can relate to this. Kidding. Lol. Well, only half kidding (they really are always cold. =P)
    But seriously, this is beautiful. I'm in love with the last stanza and line. It's inspiring.

  • 9 years ago

    by Sunshine

    I love this poem, I love the feeling it has given me while reading it, and I love the power I felt within your words.

    Positive vibes everywhere, in every word. I know some people would think I'm insane for thinking of such positive thoughts regarding a poem about walking a frozen road, but I think we both come from the same place.

    And the whole images you crafted, are things I'm keen of and moments that I DO feel alive being in your shoes. Just awesome imagery Andrea, I can see myself taking this walk. Well done.

    I do have a coupe of suggestions if I may;

    -and the echo of my footprints
    woke up spirits from the fallen sky.

    ^ I know you meant footprints waking the spirits up but the way it's currently set, grammar wise the meaning is not complete;
    you either should say:

    footprints
    woke up the spirits from the fallen sky

    or

    footprints
    woke spirits up from the fallen sky..

    other wise you've linked the verb to the footprints rather than the action of waking up. If you know what I mean. You still have other options, if you do read it again you'll get what I'm referring to. It's not me, punctuation sucks :P

    Also;

    a somber
    time to reflect on memories and realizing
    just how strong I truly am.

    ^ you have a parallel structure minor issue here;
    it should be " a somber time to reflect and--realize".
    It isn't right to use gerund after reflect, unless you decide to say reflecting-realizing..

    Anyway your choice, just thought to point them out for you.

    Keep the awesome, awesome work.

    • 9 years ago

      by Maple Tree

      All fixed, thank you Nana, love you

  • 9 years ago

    by Naughtymouse

    There are times Syrup when you kill me with your writing xx