Inky black cold
blankets the white snowy ground
howling wind protests -
Where’s the moon
quiet behind the clouds as
shadows roll by.
The fire glowed
warm bodies licked the cold
behind closed doors.
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The form that DVerse Poets’ Pub features today is La Lune. It is inspired by the haiku and has either of these patterns: the 5-3-5 syllabic pattern, or the 3-5-3 word pattern. I opted for the latter. I had nothing in mind until I went outside to get a package from the UPS man. The first lines described what I saw, while the rest were added to make a little story. My husband specially liked the last stanza. 
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Thank you for coming by. I appreciate your presence and comments even when I am not quick with a reply.
haha that last one is playful…smiles…what better way to keep warm on a cold night…you handled the form beautifully…
Thanks, Brian.
Of course, one has to stay indoors, right?
Very nice…you’ve captured a cold wintery night perfectly and the best way to keep warm.
Thank you for the visit and comment, Pandamoniumcat. I am glad you liked this piece.
Indeed, it’s nice to be warm that way. 
I love it when simple, every day things provide the spark for our muses to light onto. And I love the turn from outside to in, from public space to private in the last stanza.
Good work on the form ~ I like the turn on the last stanza, warmth amidst the cold winter ~
The last two lines are my favorites.
I can see why he liked it. And who can blame you for delayed responses to comments, you are obviously very busy elsewhere!
Thank you for coming by, Life&Ink. Your time is much appreciated.
warm bodies are one of my favorite ways to lick the cold. Well captured with your pen.
hmm…that last lune’s definitely looking to steam things up. I love the description of a wintry night.
Thank you for the comment and the visit, rmp.
Fire for ice, that works. 
The contrast between the cold and the warmth between the opening stanzas and the closing verse is quite effective. Wonderfully done.
Thank you, Samuel. I am glad you liked my work here.
Thanks for the prompt and the new form you gave us.
I like the middle one best
Thank you, marousia.
This is beautiful, the photo and the words, too.
Thanks, Naima.
Your comment and visit are much appreciated. 
Love the photo and the haiku…wonderful and delightful. Inspiring too.
Thanks, Siggi.
smiles…you balance well between cold and hot here..smiles..nicely done
Thank you, Claudia.
This is why I love winter! Very good luna trio, and the picture you chose goes along with your words so well.
Thank you, Mary. Your comment means a lot to me.
“inky black cold” – what a line to start. love how you played with temperature here, beautifully crafted.
Thank you, Miriam.
Your weather must be rather awful. I love the whole poem, but agree with your husband. That last stanza really rocks, and lifts the spirits
This story fit so well into the rhythm of this format. Beautiful. I love the first and last line
Thanks, Adin.
It can get truly cold here – the other night, we were down to -2.5 degrees F. Today, we felt ‘warm’ because the temperature rose to the 20s. 
Lovely poem (and great picture, too.) The last stanza turned the heat up a little!
…Some playful intimate moments behind closed doors… And wouldn’t be tempted in such a cold night of stillness… very beautiful…smiles…
I love that picture and your words are so beautiful and, yes – colorful, intense!
Love the picture and the poem:)