A Winter's Tale

A Winter's Tale



Winter revealed through my empty brandy glass 
 as frozen is the blue lake with the jumping bass 

No singing birds fluttering across my jogging path 
 as nature in splendid chill vents it's wrath  

The valley rests hibernating creatures safe from cold
 as winter wraps man and beast in it's icy fold 

Rare warmer days send joyous cheers of delight 
 as beauty and splendor mask the chill of night

Frozen sky above covers glaring white down below 
 as the wind flies coldly past singing as it blows

Moon casting dashing light upon cold barren ground 
 as spring hides in deep shadows waiting to be found 

Season of freezing wind , rain , shining snow mourn
 as time forms another nature show about to be born

Spring suddenly leaping from shadows dark and deep 
 as a man awakening from a long hard night's sleep...

Robert L.  05-12-2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 5/27/2014 6:37:00 AM
Congratulations on the win with this wonderful write on nature, Robert
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Robert Lindley
Date: 5/27/2014 7:58:00 AM
Thank you my friend for the congratulations...
Date: 5/26/2014 10:21:00 PM
i sure try to be kind, thank you for the comment on my comment....pd
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Date: 5/26/2014 5:44:00 PM
You described this winter scene just beautifully, Robert. It took me back to those cold days, with the snow crunching underneath my boots as I walk. Congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem!
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Robert Lindley
Date: 5/26/2014 5:56:00 PM
Kind words appreciated my friend. Memories we both seem to share on the wonders of some winters..
Date: 5/25/2014 10:01:00 PM
Robert, it's always a pleasure to read your comment on my comment...Linda
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Robert Lindley
Date: 5/25/2014 10:50:00 PM
Every kind gesture deserves a sincere reply my friend!
Date: 5/25/2014 9:49:00 PM
congrats on your win !
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Robert Lindley
Date: 5/25/2014 10:50:00 PM
Thanks much on your commenting..
Date: 5/25/2014 7:18:00 PM
Well written Robert...congrats on your win
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Robert Lindley
Date: 5/25/2014 7:43:00 PM
Thank you my friend....
Date: 5/25/2014 5:23:00 PM
Bravo, Robert ! Congratulations on a well-deserved win! Just a beautiful write!!!
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Robert Lindley
Date: 5/25/2014 6:00:00 PM
Thanks for the congrats my friend.. It is one that I took extra care in writing.. When usually I write them fast and submit without editing.
Date: 5/25/2014 2:44:00 PM
Very splendid indeed...congrats on your plcement
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Robert Lindley
Date: 5/25/2014 2:58:00 PM
Thanks my friend.. An honor to be placed and given such consideration!
Date: 5/25/2014 12:40:00 PM
Hello Robert, Congratulations, I hope you enjoy your win or placement. Stop by my blog, "Petals in the Wind" if you like. Have a sweet Sunday.... XOX~ Linda
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Robert Lindley
Date: 5/25/2014 1:31:00 PM
Thank you my friend. And thanks for offering the contest!!!
Date: 5/13/2014 8:59:00 PM
Splendid write Robert....I love the ending...
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Robert Lindley
Date: 5/13/2014 10:29:00 PM
Thanks for commenting.. I had to place that in because I've experienced so many long hard night's sleeps in my long life. Leaping up to work on a weekend!
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