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As Cold Winds Blow

As cold winds blow this time of year,
the limbs are bare, the winter’s here;
a frigid frost hangs in the air.
With season’s change we’re well aware
that endless nights will soon appear.

We wrap ourselves to hide the fear
brought on by darkness ever near,
and hibernate within our lair…
          as cold winds blow.

We dream of azure skies so clear;
the summer sun we so revere;
alas, ‘tis gone this weather fair.
We curse the darkness with a swear…
despising winter that we jeer…
          as cold winds blow.


December 2, 2019

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Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 1/1/2020 12:30:00 PM

Excellent write;-)

John Gondolf
Date: 1/1/2020 1:09:00 PM

Thanks, Keith, I appreciate it.

Emile Pinet

Date: 12/28/2019 5:32:00 PM

Congratulations John! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. This contest was very tough to judge, for I was very strict, well done my friend, Emile.

John Gondolf
Date: 12/29/2019 7:23:00 AM

Thanks so much, Emile, I appreciate it. And thanks for hosting the contest. Happy New Years my friend. John

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/24/2019 12:42:00 AM

John! A lovely Rondeau, and Merry Christmas Panagiota

John Gondolf
Date: 12/24/2019 9:06:00 AM

Thank you, Panagiota. Merry Christmas to you and yours my friend! Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/12/2019 5:58:00 PM

Oh, those cold winds!! Brrrr. You've set the tone for me, John --- Away I go into my lair! --- Yog Bear

John Gondolf
Date: 12/12/2019 10:10:00 PM

Keep warm, Gershon, happy holidays. John

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/8/2019 6:56:00 AM

I see it and feel it through your eyes! Always impeccable wording, my friend!

John Gondolf
Date: 12/8/2019 9:43:00 AM

Thank you, Kim, I appreciate your kind words. Hugs, John

Kelly Deschler

Date: 12/6/2019 8:07:00 PM

A very, very nice piece of poetry with good flow and rhythm, and vivid imagery... Great work John!

John Gondolf
Date: 12/7/2019 8:44:00 AM

Thank you so much, Kelly, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/4/2019 11:01:00 AM

As usual a wonderful poem - you are forever endless in your brilliant poetry John, Hugs and blessings my friend. Jennifer.

John Gondolf
Date: 12/4/2019 6:52:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jenn, I’m humbled by your kind words. I certainly don’t consider my poetry brilliant but I’m so glad you like it. Thank you my dear friend. Hugs, John

Sandra Adams

Date: 12/3/2019 7:23:00 PM

i read this as a cold winds blow here... beautifully penned John, vivid imagery laced within... best wishes in the contest! hugs

John Gondolf
Date: 12/3/2019 8:46:00 PM

Thank you, Sandy, I appreciate it. Today was a beautiful day here in Texas. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/3/2019 10:31:00 AM

It is that time of year, for lingering in warm thoughts. Drinking hot chocolate with tiny clouds. :) Each season wraps so beautifully around the next. Your words capture the feeling of Winter. Nicely done my friend. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 12/3/2019 12:44:00 PM

Thank you, Brandy, I always enjoy hearing your thoughts and comments. All the best my dear friend. Hugs, John