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A Hallmark Moment

A hoarfrost weave of glistening alabaster crystals, forms a brittle web of tenuous tentacles that crept across the frozen ground and up the trunks of the naked trees; encapsulating barren branches in an icy sheath, attesting to Nature's immutable beauty. Dawn, pencils in light and shadow creating a surreal sketch bereft of color; awaiting Autumn's phantasmagorical brush. In the interlude between Dawn and sunrise, a formidable six-point buck prances into view; demurely projecting the illusion of a hallmark postcard. But the sound of crunching leaves underfoot breaks the spell, shattering the imposed silence: as time unpauses the moment, and Nature carries on.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 11:08 PM
Lovely imagery, Emile.
Pinet Avatar
March 20, 2018 at 8:55 AM
Thanks Line, I appreciate your support, as always my friend, Emile.
Lane Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 8:33 AM
A skilled write, as usual, Emile. Your line, "Dawn pencils in light and shadow..." is a fine metaphorical example of your talent. Congratulations and well done.
Pinet Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 10:02 AM
Thanks so much Lin, I truly appreciate your complementary comments and support my friend, Emile
Hamilton Avatar
November 3, 2017 at 8:44 PM
This was just excellent Emile, an excellent shared 2nd place win!
Pinet Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Thanks John, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 28, 2017 at 6:05 PM
Your poem is as magnificent as the photograph that enhances it Emile! I am sure this entry will take top honors. You have managed to slip the required words into your poem in such a creative and seamless way! Bravo! : )
Pinet Avatar
October 28, 2017 at 7:51 PM
Thank you kindly Connie, once again you make me shine my friend, Emile.
Wanter Avatar
October 28, 2017 at 12:53 PM
Very, very smooth and readable and beautiful. Sometimes its so hard to incorporate unchosen words naturally.
Pinet Avatar
October 28, 2017 at 1:37 PM
Thank you so much Sunlite, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.
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