A Winter Forest

A harsh wind bites.
The signals are there for those
who understand; those who can 
read the fauna and flora like a map.
Navigating through the forest…
through life.
Acorns are being stored under a
red carpet.
Shards of light pierce through
deciduous windows.
Evergreens wrap themselves 
in a nice warm coat.
The snow arrives on iridescent
wings, stretching it’s arms and 
cloaking all in sight.
A silence creeps in, it’s heart 
slows to a single beat of a 
dying honey bee…

©  7/12/2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Redricks Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 10:17 PM
David nice poem I enjoyed reading it.
Fiery Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 9:24 PM
Deasrest David, Plz come back....I have missed your poems and your precious comments. Moreover, I have missed you here at soup...Once again , I Would like to say...Stupendous work ! Hugs red
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 2:43 AM
This is poetry at its best David! I thought it was breathtaking. Your imagery magnificentn and it even contains a metaphoric message. A most wondrous offering! A fave! #7
Van Breda Avatar
September 11, 2015 at 11:03 AM
Hi David... decided to stop by your page and found this gem... beautiful depiction of the start of winter.. love it #7 ~~X~~
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 6, 2015 at 2:02 AM
I came back for another read from this lovely poem David.
Makama Avatar
July 2, 2015 at 10:56 AM
Great poem with a lovely message. Thanks for the Grade 7 share.
Bateman Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 9:12 AM
Hello David, This free verse piece is most excellent!! The imagery and diction of the verses enhance your description of the "Winter Forest." This one's a "7" for sure and a FAV. Very Well-Done!! Best Always, Gary
Neels Avatar
May 17, 2015 at 10:09 AM
David, checking in on you. Hope you are doing okay? ;) hugs Wilma
Johnson Avatar
May 8, 2015 at 6:45 PM
vivid expression of winter :} well done mate..
Romaine Avatar
February 6, 2015 at 9:36 AM
Hey David, stopped by to visit and this is such a marvelous tribute to this powerful season of the year. You make me feel as if I am personally experiencing this. Well done. Be Blessed, Neva
Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2015 at 2:31 PM
very very lovely. Ahhhhh!! (David, are you having problems with google chrome putting up a popup asking for you to download a software? SEe my blog and you will know what I am talking about). I just now came to Firefox and was able to finally comment to someone!! but google chrome was the one suggested to me when I was originally having problems!
Omalley Polatnick Avatar
January 25, 2015 at 7:59 AM
Totally enjoyed this - LOVE the ending. So well done! Thanks!!
Guzzi Avatar
January 23, 2015 at 6:51 AM
So nice to see you as featured David, write and give me your most recent news? Light & Love
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 20, 2015 at 8:04 PM
Congratulations on your win with this beauty David.
Horsman Avatar
January 14, 2015 at 11:26 AM
Magical poetry David, glad to be able to read you again,,
A   Avatar
January 11, 2015 at 9:25 PM
Hi David, congratulations on your Awesome Season win. ~LINDA~
Sietesantos Avatar
January 10, 2015 at 11:20 AM
David, congratulations on an excellent well-written winning piece! Best wishes. Pandita
Guzzi Avatar
January 6, 2015 at 6:15 PM
Is winter like this in your part of England? ahh the poor bee! Congrad's on your win. Light & love
A. Sharma Avatar
January 6, 2015 at 2:03 AM
Lovely David ! wish to visit that winter forest! Congrats on huge win!
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 11:03 PM
ooh, that last line is just so cool!!! Lovely piece, David. Congrats on your win.
Mehta Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 9:21 PM
Amazing images of the winter, congrats on the win, David
Squyres Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 10:57 AM
When winter bites hard... I look to the evergreens and remember soon spring will step in. The silence of winter, though a needed cycle, chills me to the bone. Enjoyed your poem and the wonderful images woven within. Congrats on your win. Excellent ending, by the way !!
Hamilton Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 8:15 AM
terrific imagery David congrats on win hugs
Allison Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 7:50 AM
stunning imagery many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Thirtyseven Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 6:59 AM
Wow... Awesome work. Leaves one speechless, as a poem should.
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