Premature winter Ice cracks under the boot, thin slice. Awkwardly placed slips foot, leg slides. Withered leaves mingle with wet mud. Rimy snout, shivers with freeze gaunt mutt. Fingers in pockets endeavour to warm, tips numb. Whirling snowflakes form a swarm pale, glum. Clenched teeth against the wind, tense mouth. Harshly winter rushed in between tenth month. *written two years ago