Bitter Cold by Jacklyn Ruth

Bitter Cold

by Jacklyn Ruth

The world seemed to be laughing,

Tossing snow and shining for all to see.

But I wasn’t happy

.Grab your pitchforks! I cry

It’s time to do battle

But

Outside continued to shine, allowing

the sun to send beams of light in all

directions

The cold air felt like a weird blanket,

comforting and invigorating.

A single tear slides down my cheek.

What do YOU have to be happy about?

I ask

Outside keeps shining.

And, somehow, while standing in the

cold

My heart melted.