a mid-winter’s journey
walking on a lonely path
in splendid isolation
unprepared for winter’s
capricious nature
winds turn from mild
to ferocious killing cold
frigid air fills my lungs
freezing my breath
suffocating in fresh air
falling to my knees
gasping without air
entering or leaving
lungs frozen solid
lying as a corpse
dying alone
We’re supposed to be down to -13*F tonight. I lost one chicken today, and I’m afraid it’s likely I will lose more.
In happier news, we’re moving along with my novel being published. I’ve added a novels page that has the synopsis and cover. Of course, it’s called Novels because I’m optimistic that there will be more. 
That might be partly why I haven’t been writing as much poetry lately.
Be sure to vist G-Man for more Friday Flash 55 offerings.
Winter has been bad here too with icy roads – I went back home, after skidding in the roads this morning ~ Too bad about the animals, but good news on your writing ~ Cheers ~
What a way to go!
Oh… pack them in with a lot of straw. Is that what you use? Love the word capricious. And FANTASTIC on your novel writing… keep us up to date and don’t forget the poetry… I think it makes for a better writer (as do the Flash Fiction 55′s, of course
I know that suffocating coldness.
You sure describe it quite PERFECTLY.
Loved your dark chilling 55 Teresa
After reading your powerful writing for a while now, I’m convinced your Novel(s) will be very well recieved. Thanks for bringing your A-Game on Fridays My Friend, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
I like this!
It reminds me of our Michigan winters.
I also like the line about “Splendid Isolation” because it’s the title of my favorite Warren Zevon song.
Thanks for doing Friday 55!
Mine’s here.
Teresa, it’s good to be back. And I’m sorry for the loss of the chicken and I hope you don’t lose more. And I have to wish you a beautiful new year and congrats on “Novels”! That’s amazing!
Isn’t this weather crazy? We’ve had crazy snow squalls off/on all day. And 24 hours ago it was a balmy 60! A roller coaster of crazy weather!
Wow dying chickens! I am hoping my ducks survive- bizarre weather ! thanks!
good stuff on your novel, that is awesome…i am sorry on the chicken…we are out of school today due to cold and snow…we have missed 3 fridays in a row…i felt your grief as you knelt…
Yikes, that is COLD. Sorry about your cluck cluck.
Even your 55 made me cold.
That is so sad. The chicken, not the novel.