Twelve Steps To Winter

Twelve Steps to Winter

written by: Joan McNerney

1      Kicking up piles of foliage,
the wind tries to enter my house.

2        I can see my breath right
in front of me now.

3        Maple leaves, oak leaves, all fall
leaves tumbling through air.

4        Window panes clattering like
nervous teeth at midnight.

5        Frost pinches my cheeks, kissing me.
A cool, cruel lover.

6        Quickly, quietly needles of snow
embroider tall fir trees.

7        That must be my friends stamping
their boots outside.

8        As the kettle boils, aromas of hot
cider spice the kitchen.

9        Our favorite songs stream
through hallways.

10       Sparkling butter cookies melting
in our mouths.

11       A tiger cat with big green eyes
tosses balls of yarn.

12       Galaxies of snow stars whirling
every which way.

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Joan McNerney

Joan McNerney has been the recipient of three scholarships. She has recited her work at the National Arts Club, New York City, State University of New York, Oneonta, McNay Art Institute, San Antonio and the University of Houston, Texas. Published worldwide in over thirty five countries, her work has appeared in literary publications too numerous to mention. Four Best of the Net nominations have been awarded to her. The Muse in Miniature, Love Poems for Michael and At Work are available on Amazon. A new release entitled Light & Shadow explores the recent historic COVID pandemic.

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