Sisterwolf30 Dec 2005

I use a poetic device, juxtaposition - to jar the reader.
Plus, my justification is that I don't use it present tense,
but future perfect.

For me, winter is dark, withdrawn and without joy.

Terror: I used the phrase ancient people - at the beginnings of time the inhabitants thought the sun was gone forever, and they would live in darkness - thus Spring Solstice, when they rejoiced
and celebrated the return of the sun and new life

I appreciate your remarks very much. They are offered sincerely and without rancor.