Frigolabile

Frigolabile: susceptible to the cold

My Connection: Even though this word is typically applied in the medical field, it resonated with me in two ways. First (and most obvious), I get really cold in the winter and have a strong inclination toward hibernation mode. Second, in terms of emotional regulation, I'm more of a thermometer than a thermostat. The mood of others can affect me quite strongly, especially if it's one of sadness or anger.

My Rondel Prime Poem:

I tried to keep the cold from seeping in

But it slipped through the cracks I couldn't seal

Under doors, through glass panes it came to steal

From my toes, my nose, and my gooseflesh skin

Causing my red coursing blood to thicken

Until numbness was all that I could feel

I tried to keep the cold from seeping in

But it slipped through the cracks I couldn't seal

When your once warm gaze grew harder than steel

In stony silence so much was spoken

Injecting my veins with icy poison

I learned secondhand bitterness is real

I tried to keep the cold from seeping in

But it slipped through the cracks I couldn't seal

Author's Note: This piece was created for Penny Fuller's The A-Z of Unusual Words Challenge. Check out the details in the story linked below.