Writes of Winter Poetry Winner: Ode to the Seat Heater
December 19, 2025
Writes of Winter - Christmas Story Contest Winner

Rose-hued cheeks
Snowy streets
Breathe hanging in the air like icicles
Gaetz Lakes path
Winding back
Brave souls on thick-tired bicycles
Winter’s glow
Little stroll
Quickly becoming quite onerous
Worried face
Panicked pace
A wonderland feeling less wonderous
Thoroughly numb
Mood now glum
A glimpse of dirt-streaked silver brings cheer
Waste no time
Climb inside
And summon heat to defrost my rear