wow mizu. i notice youve been using a different layout in your poetry! or mebbe its just because i havent been on your fpress in so long. sorry i havent reviewed in so long. T_T

i like the layout. it wows me. descriptive language isn't over the top but the description is.

great job.

I like the alliteration in third to last stanza... the descriptions in the beginning were beautiful.. the imagery definitely paints a picture

I love the brisk, bitter winter air so much. Where I live, summer is very humid so it's nice to have some crisp air. This poem captured that feeling that comes with feeling the first real winter breeze very nicely.

write on.

Oh wow this is beautiful! Reminds me bit of e.e. cummings.

Beautiful! This really reminds me of all the scenes from winter . . . the "glistening cement" and cinnamon, the powdered skin. Really elegant. Nice work - keep writing, k.

Oh la la this is beautiful. :) Gorgeous poetry as I always see from you! ITS SUMMER in Australia though! Makes me feel a bit "cooler" reading this poem along with the title. :D Well done. Write on.

Anna _

Ooh, I really liked "awaiting the caress/of satin powdered skin/& pale dry lips"; it really personified your topic. :) And of course the end was perfect. It was good that you can back to the word bitter.

Keep writing!