Friday 2 October 2020

Northern Exposure

 Northern Exposure 


Us Canadians will get exposure

To harsh elements beyond our control

Getting frozen out torn by prairie winds

The secret you learn: hiding in layers


On the pound of flesh you leave exposed 

Bite of burning cold electrifies nerves

Fingers in rictus like touching live wires

How a cold shoulder can turn you so blue


Or flash bulbs expose backlit negatives

Called on the carpet there is no escape

So smile and swish strike a saucy pose

Exposure is good to gain infamy


You may fear the sun or the bitter winds

But pull back layers and your heart may bloom


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Burried in the fall

Hidden in winter till spring

Seed finds summer bloom



2 comments:

  1. This is beautifully written - and it hits just a LITTLE close to home for me. Well done.

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  2. "on the pound of flesh you leave exposed." Wow. Vulnerability for sure. Thank you. xoa

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