Winter Called Me Poem by Ashley Horstman

I wake in the morning and look out the window
Fresh snow had fallen in my sleep
I look at the trees to see the snow fall from the branches
Winter looked back at me like it was calling me
When I walk down stairs I put on my jacket and boots
I open the door and the cold air hits me with snow flying at me
I walk to the stable and see my horse, she looks at me and knows
She is excited when I put the saddle on her
It has been a while since I last rode her
Together we walk to the trail, I hop up onto her
She takes off galloping through the woods
The cold winter air stings my cheeks but its a rush of fresh air
When we get to the creek she starts to run up it
The cold water splashes up and gets me wet but I don't care
When we reach the other side of the woods, she stops
We together look and see someone driving right toward us
She takes off, I get an adrenaline rush when the truck comes closer
We get to the other side of the road right before the truck were to hit us
We then turn around, taking the same way we came
The water doesn't feel so cold, the wind doesnt burn so much
I then see the house, someone is awake we go faster
When get back to the stable I put her away
I walk though the snow back to the house
My love and daughter are waiting in front of the fire
As I walk in they both look at me with smiles
I take off my jacket and boots and walk over to them
I sit down and hold my daughter and kiss my love
'We have been waiting for you all morning' he said
'Sorry the winter called me' I told him