Conquering Everest

by michaelcahill

Everest

majestic

how noble the little ones
braving danger
enduring elements

I tickle them with dainty flakes
as they climb
towards the summit

I send
a slight breeze refreshing
the conquering adventurers
confidence oozes like the slush
'neath the arctic sea
but the ice cap can be thick,
hearty wanderers,
and I can make it thicker
at my whim

but there … there is the summit
renew your vigor and climb
what is a fluffy cloud in the distance
against the boisterous bravery
of the brigade of braggarts?

with a flick of my icy fingertip
I cast the mountaintop down
upon you all

conquer me, Winter?

only on my tender days
when I seek amusement …

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Personification of Winter writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
Using any form of poetry, with or without rhyming, write about Winter using the technique of personification (as if this season were a person).

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Conquering Everest

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