A Winter Walk

Diamond, diamond 
  
   glitter and snow,

   timeless thy glazed season

   whither I go;

The nips and bites ----

   frosted half-moon windows,

   delight,
 
   the little red lights

   .... deserts of white-limbed boughs

   twinkle with star and cloud,

   with silver tunes and icy looms.....

(How the women blush this night!)

   and the cries of children

   to fight the chills on their icing-hills......

   noses with red-curiousity......

   the family dog swift with frost;

Odes of this winter-song,

   like a diamond, diamond!

   December is here,

(and Christmas not too far along)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Andresen Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 2:46 AM
- A pleasant and sweet sparkling Christmas poems, Keith - Congrats on your well deserved third place :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Neels Avatar
March 22, 2015 at 6:42 AM
Keith this is beautiful especially for me, here in Cape Town our Christmas is always warm as we have Summer in December.. I enjoyed this one this afternoon ;)
O.J. Hunt Avatar
March 23, 2015 at 11:11 AM
Thanks Wilma for your kind comments, glad you enjoyed! Keith:-)
Lindley Avatar
January 10, 2015 at 11:13 PM
I must duplicate the comment, just beautiful! Greatest part of winter is the snow that so pleases the children and the many Christmas morns that bring life-long memories of family and friends! A super 7 on this fine jewel Keith.... Bravoooooooo!!!!!!
Chircop Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Just BeaUtiful!! : )
A   Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 10:43 PM
so beautiful Keith,, Stopping by to say hi, and wish you the best... Enjoy your days and the coming New Year. Love ~LINDA~
Andresen Avatar
December 23, 2014 at 6:51 AM
- So beautiful my friend Keith ! - I wish you and your family a beautiful and peaceful Christmas - Bless you - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Thajudeen Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 8:26 PM
A fine snap shot of the season on.Regards dear poet Hunt. -Safa
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