Winter's Concubine

by michaelcahill

Personification of Winter Contest Winner

Shy and vulnerable your pose, standing there naked
          branches trying to cover your shame
          but I blow them skyward
                   and see what I want to see

how lovely you look dressed in white my dear
          feigning virginity
                   though I have had my way with you
          night after endless freezing night

where are your fickle friends now?
no chirping or scampering or even a slick slither
                   how quickly they abandoned you
          as I swaggered down the path

only I am here now to caress every trembling stem
          feel the shiver of each kiss I bestow
you are mine my pet, every conquered bough
          It is my pleasure, concubine.

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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).