A Walk In Winter

Twin, silver cathedral bells, sway and chime.
As every note peals out, clear and sublime.

No winds blow through the sky, this silent night.
The peaceful heavens, filled with a celestial light.

Arm in arm, down the icy lane we do walk.
Heart to heart, our souls they seem to talk.

A pair of happy cardinals, one red, one gold.
Go bobbing through the snow, so white, so cold.

Along the hillside, stands rows of frosted pine.
The fields, blanketed in diamonds, a vision divine.

Couples, young and old, seated in horse-drawn sleighs.
Making new memories, and reminiscing their by-gone days.

Nestled so close together, like two turtledoves.
All bundled up, with warm scarves and gloves.

Amongst white winter lands, we two do wander.
While our light hearts, are growing ever fonder.




Written for Isaiah Zerbst's contest - "Let It Snow-12 Paintings of Winter"
This poem was inspired by the painting-"Christmas Day" by John Ritchie
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Meier-Hans Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 3:18 PM
Great imaginary Kelly. Congratulations on your win.
Deschler Avatar
January 23, 2015 at 12:49 AM
Thank you for the kind congrats, Brenda.
Dietrich Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 5:12 PM
you did really well in the contest, dear. Congrats to you. It's a sweet and colorful winter poem.
Deschler Avatar
January 22, 2015 at 1:52 AM
Thank you, Andrea. I very much appreciate your kind words!
Mohn Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 1:36 PM
Beautiful Kelly...congrats on this gem
Deschler Avatar
January 22, 2015 at 1:17 AM
Thank you very much for your kind words, David.
Haight Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 9:56 AM
Kelly, congratulations on your nice win! You've painted a beautiful picture with your poetic words. Hugs, Sandra
Deschler Avatar
January 21, 2015 at 1:52 AM
Thank you for your nice comments and kind congrats, Sandra. I appreciate them very much! Hugs :)
Chakrabarty Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 3:31 AM
Divine poet..divine as snow.Love Kelly. Congrats. Adding to my fav.list.Tour friend
Deschler Avatar
January 21, 2015 at 1:29 AM
I really appreciate your very kind comments and the fav! Thank you so much, my friend!
Kayode Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 10:16 PM
Congrats Kelly....huggs
Deschler Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 10:46 PM
Thank you, Kayode... Hugs :)
Mehta Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 8:58 PM
I enjoyed imagery in the poem the most, congrats on the win, Kelly
Deschler Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 10:36 PM
I'm so glad you've enjoyed it, Dr. Ram. Incorporating realistic imagery into my poems is one of my favorite aspects of writing... Thank you very much for your kind words.
Allison Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 7:36 PM
Such wonderful imagery Kelly I know i get such inspiration from the amazing pictures Isaiah finds for us - must drop by the contest to see it - congrats on your win in PD's contest:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Deschler Avatar
January 19, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Yes, I am always very inspired by the beautiful pictures that Isaiah includes in his contests. I've wanted to include photos for inspiration in my contests, but I try and try and it just doesn't work for me... Thank you for your kind words as always, Jan. Hugs :)
A   Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 7:21 PM
Hello Kelly, Congratulations, on your awesome Winter Top Win:) I super love and enjoyed all poems, some more than others. Anyways, this was XOOL and had Winter written all over. Stop by my latest blog "Winter Rose" if you'd like. Have fun, reading any poem on my list. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Lindley Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 6:17 PM
Wow, awesome poem my friend. Pretty the picture that is so well painted! Bravo......
Deschler Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 3:41 PM
Thank you so much for the great comments, Robert. It really meant a lot, my friend!
Davis Avatar
May 18, 2014 at 11:13 PM
Kelly What a beautifully descriptive poem. You have a told a tale of a time and place that captivates the reader with joy and peace. Thank you for the great comment on my Lifes Path poem.
Deschler Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Thank you for the nice comment, Robin. And, thank you also, for entering my contest with such a great poem. I do appreciate it!
Gorelick Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 12:48 PM
Pretty, congrats on your big win. BG
Deschler Avatar
January 31, 2014 at 7:20 PM
Thank you very much for the kind words, Barbara! I appreciate you stopping by. :)
Mehta Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 8:36 PM
Love your approach to the theme and congrats on the win, Kely
Deschler Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:14 PM
Thank you very much, Dr. Ram!
Kendrick Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 4:57 PM
Way to go with this fantastic winner..Congrats..Sara
Deschler Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:02 PM
Thank you so much for stopping by, Sara. I always appreciate your kind words!
Hamilton Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 1:33 PM
Kelly I am so pleased to see this delicious poem get 1st place Shadow x smile hug
Deschler Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 7:03 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Shadow! I very much appreciate your support. And, I am so glad that you enjoyed my poem. Hugs. :)
Zerbst Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Very satisfactory entry, Kelly. Perhaps my favorite of the whole lot. Though you are describing many different things seen on a winter walk, the focus shifts effortlessly from one subject to the next, giving variety and color to the poem. I am also impressed with your fluid rhymes, and both the holiday spirit and feeling of togetherness that has been captured.
Zerbst Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 11:31 PM
No problem.
Deschler Avatar
January 29, 2014 at 6:03 PM
Thank you so much for honoring me in your contest, Isaiah. I appreciate it very much! I am so happy that you enjoyed my poem, and, I am glad that you were impressed by it. Thank you for the kind and encouraging words, as well.
Dietrich Avatar
January 22, 2014 at 9:32 PM
I'm still waiting on that one of mine. I posted too many closely together!!!
Deschler Avatar
January 23, 2014 at 10:13 PM
I wish that I had that problem, Andrea. I don't write as many poems as I would like to post! Sometimes, the inspiration just doesn't come along with the words, as often as it should. :)
Pettit Avatar
January 22, 2014 at 3:00 PM
Looks like a contender. Good set of rhyming couplets that collectively convey vivid images of winter.
Dietrich Avatar
January 21, 2014 at 7:14 PM
just read your comment to me below. hey, I do have a poem for this one now. Just waiting to post it later!!
Deschler Avatar
January 22, 2014 at 3:13 PM
I am looking forward to reading your entry, Andrea. I know that it will be a good one! I was going to wait and post my poem later, too. But, I thought this contest might fill up fast, so I didn't want to wait and miss out on it. :)
Onclaud Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 8:32 PM
ohh, this walk takes myh breath away, so languid in its sway and delicate in love's display, kelly.. fascinating!,, huggs
Breidenthal Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 2:58 PM
You've really painted a beautiful, detailed picture here. The way you constructed in in couplets was very effective, especially in describing the couple with the turtledoves. Overall, a fantastic verse! I really need to visit your page more often! Always, Laura
Andresen Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 2:28 PM
- A wonderful poem Kelly, although I'm not so fond of winter. - Wishing you good luck in contest, hope your poem will win. - All the best to you. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Okubo Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 7:27 AM
Great imagery and style. Inspiring write Kelly..
A   Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 12:49 PM
wow, Kelly... epic is truly beautiful when coming from your pen. a picture painted perfect, i can feel the cold imagery... xox~ Linda
Carroll Avatar
January 13, 2014 at 2:31 PM
Hi Kelly, An uplifting write from you..I enjoyed this one.. Ken
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