A Wonderland At Dawn

I see the flakes come tumbling from pale sky.
Grey barren earth below has been effaced.
The loveliness nobody can deny.
With dazzling snow this wonderland is graced.

In morning’s sheen, the frosted limbs of trees
are glittering, and all the land’s pristine.
I run outside and feel chill winter’s breeze
and breathe in air that now is crisp and clean.

Deep snow lies glistening upon my lawn.
Long icicles are hanging down like spears.
Vanished are the streets in the still of dawn,
but not for long! A snowplow soon appears.

Jan. 15, 2023 for 12 Lines Of Rhyme 
For Julia Ward's Favourite Poem From January 2023 Or February 2023 Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Peck Avatar
March 28, 2023 at 8:53 AM
Lovely, Andrea. I love your first line so much--so visual. Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 12:22 PM
New snow at dawn - an amazing experience of pure serenity Andrea! So well described. Absolutely love the last line as the snowplow goes rumbling through this perfect scene! Delightful turn! Still smiling! Congratulations on your win! Blessings!
Faulkner Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 10:01 AM
We had a brief spat of snow recently so this one resonates, congratulations on your win Andrea
Kauffman Avatar
January 31, 2023 at 10:11 AM
A dawn with new snow is indeed a magic place Andrea. You have so beautifully captured its pristine elegance that is disrupted by a "snowplow!" That does change everything! Congratulations on your win! Blessings of snowy beauty to you!
Fowler Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 7:27 AM
Back with congratulations on this win too Andrea! :)
Goldsmith Avatar
January 25, 2023 at 10:19 AM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write. Oh Yes!!! Come on snowplows. Stay warm with blessings................
Fowler Avatar
January 25, 2023 at 6:33 AM
Perfect description and so clearly a winner Andrea. Congratulations on your win! :)
Warlov Avatar
January 25, 2023 at 5:38 AM
"Beauty", left in tears? ~ 'Tin-Man' efficiency to the docket!
Kitchin Avatar
January 24, 2023 at 6:26 PM
Andrea, a fun winter poem, love the imagery, congratulations on your winning placement!
Walker Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 3:33 PM
A picture unfolded in my mind with each stroke of your pen to complete your poem.
Cheney Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 7:31 AM
Well captured and constructed. Winter wonderland in words. Nice.
Proxenos Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 8:36 AM
Delightfully described, creatively experienced but not the kind that does not allow you to come out of your home for days. America and England and generally Europe and Canada celebrate Christmas in an enthralling way - but we, much like Australia - spend Christmas near water, the sea, lakes, river,s dams, etc. but we spend it traditionally with turkey and Christmas carols and family. LOVED YOUR POEM. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Daniel Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 3:44 AM
Cute scenes of winter so wonderfully described, Andrea:)
Ferry Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 8:27 PM
Well written But I hate snow Reason i escaped to the tropics
Romios Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 5:02 PM
A winner, Andrea, I think.. Soperbly stunning. Panagiota
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 2:40 PM
Poetic values in choice words, Andrea, with the salty climax ere the plow my friend, Aloha William
Bauer Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 2:25 PM
beautifully done, andrea, with the perfect ending!
Cunningham Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 8:19 AM
Love to see it come and love to see it go. Thankfully being retired I can choose whether or not to venture out or stay in the warm. Tom
Pandit Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 6:14 AM
Beautiful images you convey in this wonderland at dawn, Andrea. A lovely write.
Buhagiar Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 1:23 AM
The morning sheen. Lovely phrase but at dawn, I am always tired and asleep. But come Summer and I'll be able to see that lovely dawn. Hugs.
Eslinger Avatar
January 15, 2023 at 9:39 PM
Andrea, we had fresh snow flying here too, but it wasnt sticking as with you.i love hos snow excites dogs. They perk with delight at that Different Weather, roll over in it, come back inside set and laughing, whereas they dont want to take a single step out in rain. Hmmm. They kmow the magic, too! Love this poem.
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