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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Date: 1/1/2020 12:30:00 PM
Excellent write;-)
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/1/2020 1:09:00 PM
Thanks, Keith, I appreciate it.
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.
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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
Date: 12/24/2019 12:42:00 AM
John! A lovely Rondeau, and Merry Christmas Panagiota
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/24/2019 9:06:00 AM
Thank you, Panagiota. Merry Christmas to you and yours my friend! Hugs, John
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
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/12/2019 10:10:00 PM
Keep warm, Gershon, happy holidays. John
Date: 12/8/2019 6:56:00 AM
I see it and feel it through your eyes! Always impeccable wording, my friend!
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/8/2019 9:43:00 AM
Thank you, Kim, I appreciate your kind words. Hugs, John
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!
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/7/2019 8:44:00 AM
Thank you so much, Kelly, I appreciate it. Hugs, John
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.
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Date: 12/2/2019 6:15:00 PM
I love a good rondeau, and this is one for sure, John.
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/2/2019 6:48:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate your comments and visit. Hugs, John
Date: 12/2/2019 7:59:00 AM
Great poem John. The wind in winter, sure is cold. Well done :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/2/2019 8:40:00 AM
Thank you, Heidi, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John
Date: 12/2/2019 7:30:00 AM
Love the imagery John, hard frost here today and a chill wind blew. Roll on spring, good luck. Tom
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/2/2019 8:38:00 AM
Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. It was cold here this morning as well but it is supposed to warm up this afternoon. John
Date: 12/2/2019 6:50:00 AM
Rich in imagery! Love your poetry, John! A fave! GL in contest.
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/2/2019 6:55:00 AM
Thanks so much, Kim, I appreciate your kind words. And thanks for the fav. Hugs, John
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