DescriptionCopyright 2016 RC deWinter ~ All Rights Reserved
Walking Home in Winter
The town lay sleeping under an inky sky that promised snow, eventually; the stars tried hard to shine but were conquered by clouds blowing in from the west as I, layered warm against winter's bite, hurried home from the Bluebird Cafe.
We walked these streets together once, when everything seemed possible, when we were on fire, so in love we could have braved this chill without our coats; but that's a chapter long written and closed with the finality of ink smeared by tears.
I don't know, really, why I stayed - it wasn't the job, the apartment or even the town itself, charming as it is. Perhaps I didn't want to bury the memories of the tsunami that was you, still wanting to swim in the scarlet sea of passion that shredded the sense of inadequacy I'd worn like a second skin, leaving me a shining piece of seabeaten glass, rough edges smoothed to something inviting touch. Or maybe I was just lazy.
Whatever. I'm still here - still alone, still shining, inviting touch; but there hasn't been anyone walking the beach lately looking for treasure. It's okay.
I don't cry when I think of you, although I spend too much time wondering - where you are, if you're well, if you're swimming that scarlet sea with someone else. I bet you are. But as much as I love that sea, I don't think I'll be swimming anytime soon. ~ copyright 2016 RC deWinter
RC DeWinter, Fairfield, CT Member Since December 2008 Artist StatementHello and welcome to my portfolio on Imagekind. Here's a bit about me:
RC deWinter is a Connecticut writer/digital artist whose artwork has been published in many print and online journals, including, among others, The American Muse, Fine Art Photography, Poetry Nook, 2River View, Pink Panther, Official Feature Online Entertainment Magazine, Garden Tripod and also used as set décor on ABC-TV’s “Desperate Housewives." In 2013 Ms. deWinter she was one of six finalists for a Shorty Award, the national social media awards, in art. Ms. deWinter is honored to be the first digital artist invited to exhibit at the Arts of Tolland Gallery in Connecticut. Her 4-week solo exhibition was an unqualified success. Her poetry publication credits include The New York Times, Uno: A Poetry Anthology, 2River View, Another Sun, Pink Panther Magazine, Pilcrow & Dagger, Plum Ruby Review, Poetry Life and Times and numerous other print/online publications. If you enjoy my work, please spread the word, and thank you for stopping by.
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