Winter’s Face

The snow came by Grandma’s sifter,

applied with a practiced hand ‘til

a fine powder whitened the mountains

and brought their ancient creases

into soft relief like the grizzled lines

of your smile when you forget to shave.

 

©Dana Hughes 1.24.18

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