The wonderful world around us gives proof that growth comes in all seasons of life. When the cold fingers of winter touch upon the glorious plants of the winter garden, they do not wither and die. Instead, their sustenance is sweetened by the freezing fingers in which it is encased.Just as winter becomes natures sweetener, we too find strength and power in the coldest seasons of life. We are like the bounties of that winter garden; dependent on pricks of bitter cold to sweeten the disposition of our souls.

Together, with voices clear as mid-winter nights, these 9 writers bring you a collection of poetry testifying to the strengths rendered by the chills of life. Those bitter cold moments may have made them shake, but in return their mouths were left coated with the sweetness of words they now strive to share with you.

This compelling collection of words comprises the work from:

Ambica Gossain Instagram @tryst_with_fiction

Anne Ryan Dempsey Instagram @annesparow

Ashley Muller Instagram @via_Words

Fay Lee Instagram @thestubbornpoet

Jarod Wabick Instagram @RodAndrew16

Julie Godfrey Instagram @lovelylogophile Twitter @lovelylogophile

Lies De Wilde Instagram @lizzyinwords Facebook @lizzyinwords

Mei Yan Instagram @lipstickandmiracles

Rhonda Simard Instagram @just26littleletters