The Frost of Mint
Frosted Verse Challenge Entry
In the birth of winter’s finely dusted chill
Sumptuous, swirling steam fills the frosty air
Tickling the nose as it rises and tantalizes,
An aromatic elixir of ice and heat well-paired,
Marrying the mind’s reflection and repose
Whilst you sip, with nary a worry or a care.
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Finding promises of pleasure for body and soul
Richly embodied in depths of minty tea’s delight
Ripples ‘cross tastebuds, igniting full senses
In a taste of landscapes painted pearly white.
Outside children, skates, and sleighs rise to frolic
Amidst armed soldiers of valiant snowball fights.
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Laughter drifts over iced ponds to whisper
Echoing a thrill of wintry frosted delight
While from the hearth, the red blaze warms
Against explosion of the Arctic's creeping might,
The bold taste of mint lingers on lips and teases
Like fire enraptured within winter's icy plight.
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Cindy Calder
From Charleston SC - "I am still learning." Michelangelo
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I can feel winter in my bones through your words. Lovely poem.
A beautifully vivid poem capturing winter's warmth, minty refreshment, and joyful moments.
I admire🥰 your profile and I've just followed you ✨ Looking forward to connecting more with you💐
Delightful! I love the mint connection woven in!😊
Here are jungles of peanuts
Woow!! It felt like I myself was enjoying the frost chilly weather!! The poem has got a cozy feeling 😌
Congratulations - spectacular poem.
Spectacular Winter nature poem!!! Love it! Congratulations on the Leaderboard win!!!❤️❤️💕
Congratulations dear on winning second place for Most Discussed Story 🎉🎉❤️ You've done this beautifully 🤗
Gorgeous work Cindy! Congrats on your leaderboard placement! Awesome job! 😍
Came again to say ; Congratulation, dear ❤✨
Wooohooooo congratulations on making the Leaderboard! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Minty goodness! I took a wintery chill just reading this. ⚡♥️⚡
The mint. It’s all about the mint and what it does with sensations. Heat. Brilliant.
This poem is a beautiful ode to winter. The imagery is vivid and the language is evocative, painting a picture of a cozy winter scene. The poet skillfully captures the sensory experience of sipping a warm cup of mint tea, contrasting it with the cold winter outside. The poem evokes a sense of peace and tranquility, making it a truly delightful read.
You really hit all the senses with this! A delightful read!
Loving the use of mint in this one! It's under used as a condiment I feel. In foods and apparently, in poems!
Such a great and provoking poem! ✨💥
What a wonderful piece and such a sensory delight to use mint in there! stunning, Cindy
Oh, I wish I still lived in the North and the snow and ice and do all the things that you mentioned in your poem, and I mean everything. Great work and thanks for the memories.
This has a really Christmassy feel to it, and the addition of the mint really makes it crackle.
What a splendid poem. Made me wish for snow, hot coco, a Christmas tree, and cozy spot to watch ‘White Christmas.’ You did a wonderful job creating atmosphere wrapped in nostalgia and warm, wonderful feels. Good job.
I taste winter on my tongue and love it!
This was sooooo wonderful! You always write sooo beautifully!
Amazing waooo