Ann Peck Poet Quintain (English)

A December Memento

A surprise snow coaxed night to rare twilight
snowflakes found leaves in quiet midnight air
I will forever remember this sight:
fallen snow--a gentle Christmas prayer--
and a hush almost too lovely to bear.

December 5, 2022
for "A Christmas Memento" poetry contest
sponsored by Andrea Dietrich
~FIRST PLACE~

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Paula Goldsmith December 26, 2022 at 9:03 AM Congratulations on your wonderful win. Love It. Blessings................. Ann Peck December 27, 2022 at 12:59 PM Thank you, dear Paula. We don't get much snow where I live.

Christuraj Alex December 25, 2022 at 2:01 AM "a hush almost too lovely to bear" - Beautiful. Congratulations! Ann Peck December 27, 2022 at 12:57 PM It was just that, and over 20 yrs ago. I think of it often when meditating. Thanks for your comments!

Andrea Dietrich December 24, 2022 at 6:46 PM I think your entry had some of the best imagery. Just perfect! Congrats. Ann Peck December 26, 2022 at 1:57 PM Thank you so much, Andrea!

Linda Alice Fowler December 17, 2022 at 5:40 AM Too lovely to bear...I love this phrase Ann. I love a winter's night snow. hugs :) Ann Peck December 27, 2022 at 12:53 PM Thank you, Linda. I let my dog out at 2 am, and there was this incredible, unexpected scene, the beauty and quiet overwhelmed me. It was over 20 yrs ago.

Sotto Poet December 8, 2022 at 11:14 AM Ann, you have written such a lovely and moving poem. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and luck in the contest. Ann Peck January 14, 2023 at 3:28 PM Thank you so much, Lasaad! Best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Nancy Kaufman December 6, 2022 at 4:06 PM Hi Anne, This is such a lovely write. "to paint a water color unrehearsed of fallen snow" absolutely beautiful imagery. F.y.i. I also saw your recent note to Rico who is m.i.a. I started thinking he is probably out there photographing the volcano possibly? Ann Peck December 7, 2022 at 8:31 AM Nancy, I'm worried about him, too. I'm not sure if he lives on the big island...we can't help but worry when someone so prolific doesn't write. Thank you so much for writing a comment about my poem. :) Merry Christmas!

Susan Lawrence December 5, 2022 at 3:11 PM Such a sacred moment in time you have so beautifully described dear Ann. I love the last line so much. Hugs and all blessings for a happy healthy holiday season.Susan :) Ann Peck December 5, 2022 at 5:26 PM Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Susan. I wish happiness for you and gentle nights.

Malabika Ray Choudhury December 5, 2022 at 1:50 PM So beautiful, soft and tender..Dear Ann. Really enjoyed this poem. To my faves. Love ~ Mala Ann Peck December 6, 2022 at 3:47 PM Dear Mala, Leaves were still on the trees and we weren't expecting snow. It was a gift I will always remember. Thank you for your nice comments. love, Ann

L Milton Hankins December 5, 2022 at 11:42 AM Ann, this is such a sweet, touching poem, and I know that Andrea will enjoy it. Best wishes for the holiday season! Ann Peck December 5, 2022 at 11:58 AM Thank you for commenting and for holiday wishes, Milton. I hope your Christmas is wonderful.