Monday, November 11, 2013

To Her Advantage – v2

Coming to tell me of her sister
stuck in the snow drift
the soft snow of this afternoon
perfect for the battle
forts and snowballs
to loose the dogs of war

Suddenly aware
of my statements
how she couldn’t move
taking the initiative
a barrage in sudden waves

Taking to her advantage
the immobility of her sister
a flurry of snowballs thrown
laughing at the carnage
until she herself was stuck

Sucked into the snow pile
well above their knees
vulnerable, in one place
extricated by their father
in peals of sudden glee


Edited November 11, 2013
To Her Advantage – v2
February 6, 2011
To Her Advantage
the girls about back today
Suncook, NH
February 1, 2011

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