Proceed with caution, for a day will come
When the fragile world you've carefully made
Will leave you alienated, lonesome
Mocked, ridiculed, insulted and betrayed
The trusted and the loved will turn on you
Or, steadfast and true, they'll sicken and die
Your body will its vile options review
And unleash maladies from toe to eye
You must keep shock and resentment at bay
These dangers lie in store for everyone
Nature, her iron logic must obey
And bring an end to each, frail mortal's fun
Time has a limited attention span
All things end in the void, where they began
About the Creator
D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Welcome to the Winners Announcement for The Ritual of Winter challenge. This prompt focused on winter rituals and the meaning that settles into them over time. The top pieces stay grounded in ordinary acts and repeated routines, letting winter shape the work through pace, attention, and restraint.
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A great announcement, sure it will be well received
Yup, one day, nature is gonna wipe us all out. Loved your poem!