She drifts through clouds in rolling silk, to tease the Old Man’s frozen heart; her sunset breath, like honeyed milk, tears his silvered world apart. Upon the lake, her pearly glow seduces ice to liquid fire; he clings to frost and winter snow, but yields to her soft, spring desire…


Sunset at Buckeye Lake
Thornville, Ohio
February 21, 2026
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5 responses to “Winter’s Surrender”

  1. Pepper Avatar

    Wow! That sky looks intense. 😊

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    1. Brian Crock Avatar

      Beautiful Mamatus clouds! When winter and spring begin their dance, they put on a show. Thank you so much for the comment! ☺️

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    1. Brian Crock Avatar

      Thank you so much, Daisy! ☺️

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