Today I stepped out into the world...
a quick chilling breeze around me then swirled.
The cold cement reached up through my shoes,
Winter took stage for a season's debut.
Clinching my wrap, I lost all control.
Shivering deep, obvious to the cold.
The day's brittle air tainted my mood,
my previous joy, these senses delude.
Briefly the sun crept out through the clouds,>
to peek at the world before they enshroud.
This moment allowed for warmth's embrace,
then the moment was gone, and chill replaced.
Pressing my face to the rushing winds,
I felt myself numb to the pain they send.
Hands turned to fists, preparing to fight.
A long road ahead, new troubles in sight.
A mist fills the air...then sudden pour.
Boldly, I welcome the clouds raging war.
Lose not thy footing, nor stray from path.
Courageous, I take on this season's wrath.
Cursed this day dark weather now owns.
Summer has gone, by Winter dethroned...
And though this season has won the first round,
It reigns ever briefly,
for soon Spring will be crowned.
