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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~

adventurebeautifulchristmascolordreamquintain (english)

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/26/2022 9:03:00 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful win. Love It. Blessings.................

Ann Peck
Date: 12/27/2022 12:59:00 PM

Thank you, dear Paula. We don't get much snow where I live.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/25/2022 2:01:00 AM

"a hush almost too lovely to bear" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

Ann Peck
Date: 12/27/2022 12:57:00 PM

It was just that, and over 20 yrs ago. I think of it often when meditating. Thanks for your comments!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/24/2022 6:46:00 PM

I think your entry had some of the best imagery. Just perfect! Congrats.

Ann Peck
Date: 12/26/2022 1:57:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 12/17/2022 5:40:00 AM

Too lovely to bear...I love this phrase Ann. I love a winter's night snow. hugs :)

Ann Peck
Date: 12/27/2022 12:53:00 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

Date: 12/8/2022 11:14:00 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
Date: 1/14/2023 3:28:00 PM

Thank you so much, Lasaad! Best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 12/6/2022 4:06:00 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
Date: 12/7/2022 8:31:00 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

Date: 12/5/2022 3:11:00 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
Date: 12/5/2022 5:26:00 PM

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Susan. I wish happiness for you and gentle nights.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 12/5/2022 1:50:00 PM

So beautiful, soft and tender..Dear Ann. Really enjoyed this poem. To my faves. Love ~ Mala

Ann Peck
Date: 12/6/2022 3:47:00 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