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Jack Frost's Ulterior Motive
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
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... Know how he operates --- ....

Image (c) 2005, Karla Dorman

Winter grins his chilly smile
as he decorates the window
with icy patterns. He would
nip the nose, if I were brave
enough to step outside, but

I'm not a fool. He thinks he
can entice me with a shiny
bauble, diamonds sparkling
in the sun --- nothing doing,
Jack. He's just hoping I'll

go out onto the porch ---
can see it in his eyes. Oh,
I get it: there's a fall just
waiting to happen, one with
my name on it, isn't there??

Know how he operates ---
collecting broken bones like
candy, uploading the best
spills to You Tube. I'm not
ready to be the star of the

next viral video: he's going
to have to find another to
play that game. Not going
to be me. I'm staying in,
where it's warm. AND safe.

(c) 2009, Karla Dorman (12/1)

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Reviewed by Jon Willey	12/21/2009

for my part Karla, Jack can go on holiday to the arctic circle -- his bite is truly worse than his bark -- I see you know him all too well -- peace and love my dear friend -- Jon Michael




Reviewed by Sheila Roy	12/6/2009

I'm for the cozy warmth too. Nice poem, Karla. Hugs, Sheila




Reviewed by Julianza (Julie) Shavin	12/3/2009

I didn't quite get viral video, as you're talking mainly broken bones, but that's ok. I'd end it with "play that role." Or "assume that role." I'd leave the rest off; it's already known. At any rate, I like this. Avoiding being the victim of the wicked Jack! I've fallen so many times it's ridiculous. That's probably why my brain is so weird. I love the part of uploading your accidents to YouTube. Everything is fodder these days, isn't it. That's the real wickedness. Let's share it with the world, aha! Thanks, Karla, for warning us once again about that devil, Jack. often, because the frost or snow are beautiful, i just stay inside and take pictures from there. Ok, be warm and safe! julie




Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan	12/2/2009

ha-you have the last word!




Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)	12/2/2009

Loved this, yes, it's a little nippier up there above me, yet I am new this year so my blood has not yet thinned for it to bother me. The cold rain left in the back yard on my bare feet reminded me that cold water is cold water none the less. And even with flurriers threatened I am not sad for this is nothing like the north. Though I will watch out for slippery pavement also. LadyJ




Reviewed by Paul Berube	12/2/2009

Come to New Hampshire, Karla. Then you'll truly know C O L D ! ;-)




Reviewed by Mr. Ed	12/2/2009

I guess I'll be his Fool; I love wandering out there in Jack's snow and ice!




Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten	12/2/2009

You started me off right in this with winter grins his chilly smile...I pictured him right off, decorating and nipping and tripping, collecting broken bones like candy...Jack can bite ! But, not us, huh Karla? :) Love and Peace~ Kimmy~




Reviewed by Dawn Anderson	12/2/2009

Coming from Connecticut, I remember those days well! And ice can be a problem here in Milan, too. How many more months till summer?!?!?!




Reviewed by Patrick Granfors	12/1/2009

Now how could you not enjoy a bit of crisp fresh air. Wear your cleats and give it a go! Patrick




Reviewed by Carol Grace	12/1/2009

Hi, Karla, Love the phrase "collecting broken bones like candy." Stay warm...Carol




Reviewed by John Flanagan	12/1/2009

Karla, I don't envy anyone winter conditions,...but in a way I do; yes the threats are there but also the beauties and the stillness. Love how you write this and the personal atmosphere it creates and evokes. John




Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis	12/1/2009

I know what you mean, Karla! I suffered a terrible fall one December not so long ago and believe me, I was very tentative on my long nature walks after the month-and-a-half-long recovery! Actually, it's not the long, beautiful wintery walks that are the most dangerous, it's the slippery porch steps and walkways that'll getcha! My husband and daughter make fun of me now when they watch me hunch way down on bent knees holding the railing with white knuckles figuring the lower I get, the less it'll hurt if I fall! One day, I even scooted down the stairs on my backside just to be sure! Sending love and safety, Gina




Reviewed by George Ellison (Reader)	12/1/2009

Break out the eukon jack and settle in.




Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen	12/1/2009

This one made me smile a great write, thank you for sharing, I truly enjoyed this piece In Christs Love Michelle~




Reviewed by Kate Burnside	12/1/2009

Jackie Frost visited my for the first time this year this morning. Yet nothing too drastic and he put on a spectacular show! But the tinker has his ways, too... the unsuspecting slippery stone... the less-than-rock-solid mud. It's my finger-tips he always bites, rather than my butt (more's the pity!) Like you, I prefer to pay my respects from the RIGHT side of the window glass when the temperatures really plummet. Time for some whisky in your oatmeal! :)) xx




Reviewed by Rebecca Russell	12/1/2009

I enjoyed this because I have the same conversation every winter. Love the pic, too! Rebecca




Reviewed by Christine Alwin	12/1/2009

looking out...as the out looks in..love this!




Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)	12/1/2009

Good advice for all of us, Karla. We don;t have that problem here today, just a lot of rain. rain, rain . . .




Reviewed by Felix Perry	12/1/2009

It certainly can be a test of endurance and patience but still I love to see the snow... Santa Fee




Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	12/1/2009

Too cute, Karla, and that piccy is beyond adoRABle! Loved the part about YouTube; too funny! Very well penned/imaged; brava! (((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D purring contentedly at Mel-Mel; she's too cute! LOL




Reviewed by Georg Mateos	12/1/2009

Jack Frost entices you by spreading diamonds on the snow because as the man said, diamonds are the girls best friends!!!...LOL Georg




Reviewed by Mark Sebring	12/1/2009

I ain't goin' out there neither.




Reviewed by Mark Lichterman	12/1/2009

Very, very cute and entertaining poem, Karla. I so remember the unbearable heat of Chicago's summers and unlivable cold of Chicago's winters, so like Texas. "Broken bones" indeed. Your friend in Southern California; Mark




Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle	12/1/2009

This is really cute Karla. I loved it! With Love, Cindy

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