| Copyright (c) 1994, 2002 by Richard D. Baker Jr. |
| A Wintery Death |
| Date of Submission: August 7, 2002 |
| A silhouette stands between two black lines of Tire tracks slashed across a snowy road; A breath mingles with the falling snow, Tinted silver by a full Moon and car headlights. A set of eyes wander over the gouges in the drifts Down to the metal heap in the icy creek. Water gurgles as it flows through the wreak, Washing away crimson stains squeezed From a living body. Around the hillside, the charcoal shadows Of pine trees rustle as if in acknowledgement. The woman suppresses a shiver wanting To ripple down her spine. Out of the darkness, heavy boots crunch on Snow and gravel following flashlight beams Through the cold and thick night. An array of colored bubbles flash on and off Adding brilliance to this dreary winter sight. |
| (r)(c)1994 by Richard Dale Baker Jr. Library of Congress, File Number TXu 593-293. |
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