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December's Tale

It is the turning month, the time when life sleeps, and our dreams shiver... when the night grows bolder, darker, colder, and daylight seems so weak, slight, bending. But the air that rushes into your lungs like a horde of ice-dripped savages sears souls into fully awakening from summer's trance, and so we feel more alive in December's desolation than any other time of the year.

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Date: 2/25/2022 9:33:00 PM
So true. It is amazing how air so icy can burn the lungs with a deep breath. Congratulations on your win my friend. Blessings xxoo
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L. J. Carber
Date: 2/26/2022 8:31:00 AM
Thanks Connie!
Date: 12/27/2021 1:37:00 PM
I really like the feeling of being more alive juxtaposed with desolation. Yours is a six year old poem, LJ, that deserves to be re read over and is very deserving of its first place in Brian's most recent contest. Cheers - Gary
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L. J. Carber
Date: 12/27/2021 7:04:00 PM
Ta Gary, and I say 'Ta' as I figure with the 'Cheers', you're from England-- my 'other' favourite country, having lived there 2 years in my sweet long-gone youth...
Date: 12/24/2018 9:23:00 PM
Indeed, the cold weather makes us feel alive, L.J. I especially like the metaphor "Like a horde of ice-dripped savages." Stunning imagery throughout. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, Carolyn
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L. J. Carber
Date: 12/25/2018 12:08:00 PM
Thank you Carolyn--I appreciate how 'thought-filled' your reviews are.
Date: 11/3/2015 1:29:00 AM
Congrats on ur fine win Ien with this amazing write!
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Date: 11/2/2015 9:47:00 PM
Len, Congratulations on your sweet December Win. SKAT
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Date: 10/25/2015 10:18:00 AM
Thanks, Craig-- by the way, did you get my response to yr comments re Gettysburg sent to my inbox on 10/18? I'm not sure if I sent it the right way-- len
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