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Let Winter Be Gone

Cold wind on my cheek be gone! I have seen the ravages of your power And l cower at how my pale face Matches your drifted drafts of snow. As the rain melts you into black ice You are clever old man, your frigid fingers Tugging at my cap and scarf, letting me know Who rules this season of sleep and sorrow. I've seen the creatures you have left stiff and Starving as your beauty belies your silver swords. Whistle your flighty self toward the south and Once again let the gardens grow to let spring sing. ©1-20-13 Winter Begone~Sixth Place~ Contest Judged: 2/3/2013 12:00:00 AM Sponsored by: Francine Roberts

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/4/2013 1:42:00 PM

Aren't you nice and warm in Hawaii? Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/4/2013 2:15:00 PM

Of course Deb, but this poem was for a contest and l have experienced the cold being born in Kansas. I also had layovers in plenty of states with heavy snow.

Audrey Haick

Date: 2/4/2013 10:42:00 AM

Congratulations Connie! Always, Annalise

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 2/4/2013 8:30:00 AM

Congratulations Connie luv xx

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 2/3/2013 11:28:00 PM

Congrats! Connie

Francine Roberts

Date: 2/3/2013 10:42:00 PM

congrats Connie on your win in my contest

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/3/2013 10:06:00 PM

Connie, Congratulations with your wonderful poem ~ Always~ LINDA

Sean L Sanders

Date: 1/30/2013 9:08:00 AM

Very touching excellent poem written by a very good poet. I saw that you view another poet named Margherita Russo she's only 14 and I know it would mean alot for her to have you read her newest poem if you have the time. Thank you very much.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/30/2013 10:56:00 AM

Thank you Sean. I already left her a message.

Deborah Burch

Date: 1/28/2013 10:11:00 AM

Oh! Connie!! How devinely you have captured this state of existance and personified it so well!!! Best winning wishes!! (thanks for your visit...) Big Huggs, love ya, deb

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/27/2013 4:34:00 PM

Just coming here to say thanks for the comments and I hope this one wins too!

Len Gasun

Date: 1/27/2013 2:43:00 AM

Another great and outstanding write my dear friend, Connie and I enjoyed reading it this afternoon. Thank you so much for sharing and have a great day ! love/hugs, Leonora

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/27/2013 12:04:00 AM

The cold came through my computer screen, brrrrr. I think I will go light a fire. I enjoyed your chilly write.

Jack Ellison

Date: 1/22/2013 5:46:00 AM

Hi Connie! I'm with you all the way on this one dear friend! I've had to endure 77 of them in my lifetime... that's 77 too many! Warm hugs, Jack xox

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/22/2013 12:15:00 AM

this is a beauty, connie!!!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/21/2013 2:18:00 PM

Good day Connie, a very weary poem and image... and still i love the image that is owned by the real weather man. No telling who will take control of this winter... Nature and her arm... or the real weather man.. (Jack Frost) <---- :-) ... it is cold here in Texas, and I'm hoping for an early Spring whistle, ~ I want all the animals to enjoy and not freeze any longer... enjoyed... LINDA