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Approaching Winter In the Urals

Granite outcroppings sparkle like gems Leading the eye to a neatly-hidden village In the shadow of distant purple mountains, And beyond to higher peaks snow-capped. Over all the pastoral scene grayish clouds Suggest winter is riding on a white mount The slightest hint of a dying sun rests atop Sharpest peaks daring darkness to fall. She will not surrender until her shadows Move across the bleak brown barrenness And across the thatched homes lighting Candles in the dusk of a family suppertime. Notice now the tiny fence posts separating The far pasture where no sheep now graze Until spring bids them visit for a season To forage among sparkling gems of granite. written October 18, 2021 [This piece describes a breath-taking screen saver, courtesy of Windstream.]

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/18/2021 4:42:00 PM

wow, this is masterful description here, Milt. You really bring it to life!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/18/2021 5:37:00 PM

Thanks a lot, Andrea. It is one of my screensavers now, and I couldn't resist describing it.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/18/2021 4:01:00 PM

Thank you, for sharing this breathtaking scene on your screen saver so vividly Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/18/2021 5:37:00 PM

Thank you, Shirley. It is truly breathtaking.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 10/18/2021 2:15:00 PM

Very descriptive and beautifully written. Enjoyable read. / Maurice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/18/2021 2:17:00 PM

Thank you so much, Maurice. This screen saver has had me sitting for awhile or several occasions just to drink in this gorgeous place. I really felt compelled to describe it as best I could for others.