Define a crisp winter morning
this is my challenge for today
Describe what I see, hear and feel
on a cold February day

Take a deep breath of chilly air 
inhale the sharpness of a knife 
Awakening all your senses 
your body alert and alive

To set the image in your mind
take a moment and close your eyes  
Start at the top of the picture 
imagine cloudless, bright blue skies 

The land and trees have been transformed 
crystallised and powdery white  
A fresh dusting of icing sugar 
has been sprinkled over night

Step on frozen garden puddles 
hear them splinter, shatter and crack
See the intricate icy patterns
like a swirling ice skaters track

As far as your minds eye can see
everywhere is glistening white 
No surface left untouched
everything shimmers in the bright sunlight 

The sun is high in the sky
feel it’s delicate warmth your face
Breathe in and out, open your eyes
see it vanish without a trace 

Define a crisp winter morning
this was my challenge for today
I hope you enjoyed this vision 
of a cold February day