Beira's Wings

From stark equinox, a cold wind blows
Maiden Winter closes the final rose,
Now she stands at the frosted gate
Decked in pristine robe so ornate
Dusted leaves drift from balding trees;
Crowning tiny pearls of arctic breeze.
Her wand sparks pale Eos’ quiet thrill
Quilts of eyelids wake on threadbare hill,
Soon kingdom’s carpet will turn to steel
And dashes of fairies pour a misty reel.
All snow -bound hours and icy nights
Blinkies*, a million twinkling lights
Scatter their magical flakes once again,
For powdered toes to whisk on capped lane.

And so the frigid bouquets will cling
Till crystals explode across Beira’s* wing.




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*Eos- Greek Titan goddess of dawn
*Blinkies—Jamaican term for fireflies
*Beira—Celtic goddess of Winter


Fairy Tails Contest by nette onclaud
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Eastman Avatar
May 25, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Very impressive! Congratulations on the win!
A   Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 6:27 PM
Gees! Nette, hi once again... Look at you all over the winners list... i like this tail..of tales.. ha ha, congratulations In Debbie, Fairy Tail Contest"' it was an amazing hit ;-) have yourself a good one~PD
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May 24, 2012 at 9:52 AM
Ohhhh Nette..ohhhh myyyy !!! The flow, the candance, the words just drip into the mind. This is remarkable !! Love it !! Going into my fav's !! Congrats on your winning placement girl !! Soooo very well deserved !! All of them are so good that I've read so far....I know not why mine was choosen in the 1st place amongst all of these marvelous poems...but I'm thankful. I'm just being honest !!!
Brown Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 6:49 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Nette. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 2:22 AM
Nette congrats on your win, loved it..David
Hunter Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Your words are magical...this is great! Congrats on the win!
Wesley Avatar
May 20, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Another poem from you with your exotic imagery Nette, each time I come I find another gem; do you ever write anything mundane? A wonder for the contest to be sure. Luv, Lizzie
Northeast Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 10:51 PM
So beautifully crafted Nette- I loved to be able to learn of the different meanings too. : ) love and blessings, bren
Guzzi Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 3:53 PM
I really like this nette! How about a couple more periods ;) and you know it's dern hard to tell where a thought begins and ends with all those Capital letters at the beginning of the lines ;0 PS I won't hold any of that against the write if you want to ignore me! Light & Love always
Andresen Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Hi Nette, this poem deserves a gold rose in the contest! - wonderful poem! - oxox 100 hugs from Anne-Lise
Sivey Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 11:55 AM
This one is a fabulous write my friend! I really enjoyed this poem full of imagination and mind numbing fantasy! You have gone over and beyond your normal awesome effort with this write! This is a perfect poem in my mind Nette! Great Work!!
Kendrick Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Very expressive and descriptive work..Reads like a winner to me..Excellent entry...Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Williams Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 9:44 AM
Nette, I like this, but I love 'blinkies' good luck..David
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May 17, 2012 at 9:08 AM
This is a winner!!! Love it!!
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May 17, 2012 at 9:06 AM
This is a winner!!! Love it!!
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