avatarRachael Ann Sand

Summary

The web content is a poetic reflection on the winter season, featuring photographs and a response to a poetry prompt.

Abstract

The website presents a poem titled "Winter Wields Wonder" by Rachael Ann Sand, which uses alliteration to evoke the sensations of winter. Accompanied by captivating images of Lake Superior and a person embracing winter, the poem contemplates the contrasting experiences of braving the cold and longing for warmth. It is a creative submission to a prompt by Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) from the publication "The Brain is a Noodle." Additionally, the page includes links to further seasonal poetry and a related piece by the author, "Letter to Winter," inviting readers to explore more winter-themed writings.

Opinions

  • The author seems to appreciate the beauty and wonder of winter, as suggested by the title and the repeated use of the word "wondering."
  • There is a sense of resilience in facing the harshness of winter, implied by the phrase "withstanding whistling, wintry winds."
  • The poem conveys a duality of emotions towards winter, from the joy of embracing the season to the melancholy of desiring warmth.
  • The inclusion of personal photographs suggests a personal connection and appreciation for the winter season.
  • By responding to a community prompt, the author engages with a broader literary conversation, indicating a collaborative and participatory approach to poetry.

POETRY

Winter Wields Wonder

Alliterating wintry words

Winter at Lake Superior. Photo by author ©Rachael Ann Sand

Wondering.

Will we wander,

withstanding whistling, wintry winds.

Will we withdraw,

wallowing, woeful, wanting warmth.

Wondering.

Embracing winter — and a tree. Photo by author ©Rachael Ann Sand

This poem is in response to a prompt by Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) published in The Brain is a Noodle.

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