as far as the mind can see
I dressed hurriedly for today’s
adventure out in the cold white country
beyond suburban houses shut
tight for the winter
smoke billowing out chimneys
and metal caps on rooftops
slamming the door behind me
I race down snow-covered streets
lined with streetlamps and skeleton trees
knapsack draped over one shoulder
carrying ice skates and hot chocolate
extra scarves and over-sized mittens
upon reaching base camp
the very last lot where town ends
and wilderness begins
dozens of boys gather where machines
made to conquer the snow sit idling
destined to take us places
not yet known
january two thousand sixteen
copyright j matthew waters
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jdubqca 
I was out skating on the sea last weekend… I really felt this scene…
Skating on the sea sounds wonderful. Last week I was speedskating on a small lake turned into long track.
We have a 10 km track 5 minutes walk from where I live… So I know what you mean. We use skates that you attach on backcountry ski-boots…
Wonderful. I love the imagery and the conclusion, which leaves one to ponder 🙂
thank you for visiting and commenting, Katie…so glad you enjoyed this wintry poem
I love the imagery in this one. I could see the whole scene as I was reading it. It was like a story set in poetic words.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this one.
You’re welcome!