Winter Winds

Came often nipping

At his self-esteem

Unable to cope

Wondering why

His mind froze

Buried alive in

Such an unsympathetic

Snowdrift

Helpless, defenseless

His hopes and dreams

Shivering in fear, having
Altered his soul's intent
Vexed, impotent

His ego cried out

Nobody could hear

His frigid heart.

Edwin James

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