Alabaster Snowflakes
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Alabaster snowflakes scattered over
Brindled patches of frozen forest floor
Cover Autumn's fragmented tapestry.
December fluffs up Winter's white duvet
Eager to embrace the bitter cold and
Fierce winds, snug in a thick blanket of snow.
Gone are the scarlet, crimson, and gold leaves,
Hidden under a glistening coat of
Icy glaze that sparkles like diamonds.
Jesus was said to have been born this month
Kindling the celebration of Christmas.
Long nights and short days bring families close,
Marking this as a festive time of year.
Night skies are encrusted with twinkling stars
Offset by the deep ebony of space.
Pine and cedar trees perfume the air as
Quail and partridge shelter in their branches.
Ravens caw, indicative of the raw
Starkness of Nature's hypnotic beauty,
They feel compelled to give voice to their awe.
Under crystalline skies of cackling blue,
Vistas of evergreen contrast with the
Washed-out monochrome landscape; faded
Xerox copies of an elapsed moment.
Yet, Her severity’s what builds up our
Zeal to confront Winter; on Her own terms.
(An Abecedarian Poem)
12/27/2015
10/14/2022
2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 18 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Mark Toney
Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2015
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