night-long low moaning
twists curtain, clicks doors' catches
snake licks round bedroom

~

n.b. It has been a quiet winter so far out here in East Anglia’s hilly city, but now the wind is getting involved, stirring the pot, dragging the cold air with it through the streets like an impatient parent leading a tardy child to the school gate.

CLP 27/01/2022

5 responses

  1. Little Charmer Avatar

    Your n.b is almost as lyrical as your poem here my friend… Love them both 👍🖤

    1. Christopher Perry Avatar

      If you want words…this is the place. Thank you 😊

      1. Little Charmer Avatar

        Indeed. And yours are always a highlight 😁🖤

  2. Manja Maksimovič Avatar

    Well worded. I could feel the wind.