a kind of penguin like waddle
arms in airplane mode
to keep from falling on ice
to walk on water
trod through snow
feet move forward
eyes down, watch
every inch-ward
see breath freeze
in front of mouth
kiss the winter
goodbye with each
inhale exhale
flakes big as pennies
blanket the ground
better than quilts
swift like milk
spill from broken glass
spread just as quick
coats gathered tight
hat over ears
gloves hug hands
boots to boot
walking on ice
on snow
on water
© Valerie Bridgeman
March 18, 2013
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