L Milton Hankins Poet Ekphrasis

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 October 18, 2021 at 4:42 PM wow, this is masterful description here, Milt. You really bring it to life! L Milton Hankins October 18, 2021 at 5:37 PM Thanks a lot, Andrea. It is one of my screensavers now, and I couldn't resist describing it.

Shirley Hawkins October 18, 2021 at 4:01 PM Thank you, for sharing this breathtaking scene on your screen saver so vividly Milt. L Milton Hankins October 18, 2021 at 5:37 PM Thank you, Shirley. It is truly breathtaking.

Maurice Rigoler October 18, 2021 at 2:15 PM Very descriptive and beautifully written. Enjoyable read. / Maurice L Milton Hankins October 18, 2021 at 2:17 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.