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For the I Form - Imagism Poetry Contest of Constance La France

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As Winter Softly Creeps

“The snow did not even whisper its way to earth, but seemed to salt the night with silence.” — Dean Koontz

Inhaling quietude, I watch 
glistening pearls swirling in twilight’s sky.
The silence deepens as winter softly creeps
       into the night
             beneath a canopy of sparkling stars
   and the glow of a full pearlescent moon.

I fall into slumberland, knowing when I wake,
  the gray barrenness of the land shall be effaced -
         replaced by a velvet quilt of white
             which winter so pristinely has laid down.
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Bowring Avatar
October 4, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Simply full of gorgeous, vivid imagery dear Andrea. So peaceful and serene. I love, “ As winter softly creeps into the night” “ replaced by a velvet quilt of white” especially. Pure, wonderful poetic words capturing a magical scene. Loved this! Many congratulations on your very worthy top win. Hugs x
Poteet Avatar
October 4, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Super mental picture well-defined with clear cut word choice. I enjoyed this ver much. Congrats, Andrea
La France Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your win in my Imagism contest, beautifully penned, I love the image and quote, Constance
Leiser Avatar
September 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Gorgeous imagery..a pristine poem, Andrea. Congrats! :)
Hind Avatar
September 27, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Just gorgeous. " the gray barrenness of the land shall be effaced " yesss.... :)
Mcintosh Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Wonderful write. Love the silence of this moment. Beautiful. Congrats and God bless you. love, Gina
Wolf Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Pretty as a picture, Andrea. Sweet dreams! ~ Gershon
Kendrick Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Ahhh!! So good writing in this one. Thank you for sharing..Sara K
Narain Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Nice short poem. Loved it.
blegh Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Short but sweet.. why couldn't it be extended a little longer? This is such a beauty, especially enjoyed "full pearlescent moon," this painted such a lovely vivid picture. pleasure reading
DiMino Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Indeed, winter is time for quietude; to rest, enjoy indoor hobbies...and, perhaps, re-evaluate ones place and goal in life. Excellent read!
Cunningham Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Remember waking up as a kid and looking out to a carpet of snow ,it still facinates me now. Good luck in the contest Andrea. Tom
Read Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 8:17 AM
You paint the perfect picture Andrea, sadly it rarely snows in London now days.
Rolland Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 7:30 AM
this is delicious, between dream and reality, enjoyed your creative poem dear poet Andrea
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