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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Mehta Avatar
May 27, 2014 at 6:37 AM
Congratulations on the win with this wonderful write on nature, Robert
Lindley Avatar
May 27, 2014 at 7:58 AM
Thank you my friend for the congratulations...
A   Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 10:21 PM
i sure try to be kind, thank you for the comment on my comment....pd
Deschler Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 5:44 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!
Lindley Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 5:56 PM
Kind words appreciated my friend. Memories we both seem to share on the wonders of some winters..
A   Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 10:01 PM
Robert, it's always a pleasure to read your comment on my comment...Linda
Lindley Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 10:50 PM
Every kind gesture deserves a sincere reply my friend!
Bantawa Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 9:49 PM
congrats on your win !
Lindley Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 10:50 PM
Thanks much on your commenting..
May Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 7:18 PM
Well written Robert...congrats on your win
Lindley Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 7:43 PM
Thank you my friend....
Sietesantos Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Bravo, Robert ! Congratulations on a well-deserved win! Just a beautiful write!!!
Lindley Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 6:00 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.
Smith Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 2:44 PM
Very splendid indeed...congrats on your plcement
Lindley Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 2:58 PM
Thanks my friend.. An honor to be placed and given such consideration!
A   Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 12:40 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
Lindley Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 1:31 PM
Thank you my friend. And thanks for offering the contest!!!
May Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 8:59 PM
Splendid write Robert....I love the ending...
Lindley Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 10:29 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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