Gripped By Winter

Gripped in the force of winter Clutched by Mother Nature’s hand Lost in suspension of doubt now For ice has captured the land Bright is the sunrise and sunset Gleaming wildly upon frozen trees Shining brilliant across the water Bringing everything to its knees Torturing all that it imprisons Holding fast like a fly in a web Not warming with brilliant sun Choosing to freeze on sight instead Life seems to come to a stand still No sound like a bird’s fluttered whir The world seems to hold its breath Waiting for life soon to stir But the beauty is so overwhelming I think you will agree with me And since nothing lasts forever Soon spring will set it free!