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Chill Breath of Winter

Winter's chill breath clouded my windowpanes Snowdrifts covered Autumn's shades of umber I listened to music, composed in wistful strains My family were all abed, snuggled in slumber Nostalgic tears fell; far too many to number My sad thoughts were replaced by a smile as I staunched the swell that freely flowed Grateful for my blessings, now and erstwhile for upon me God's grace has been bestowed I closed my eyes, praying as candles glowed December 13, 2021 Winter Quintain Contest Hosted by Francine Roberts

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Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/20/2022 4:44:00 AM

Congratulations on your win! Lovely, humble and filled with grace. :) Paulette

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2022 6:57:00 AM

Thanks, Paulette.

John Gondolf

Date: 1/20/2022 2:54:00 AM

Winter has always been my least favorite season and I could feel the chill in this one, Lin, nicely penned. Congrats on your placement. John

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2022 6:56:00 AM

Thank you so very much, John.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/19/2022 8:37:00 PM

A very beautiful poem on winter. Congratulations!

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2022 6:56:00 AM

Thanks, Chris.

Francine Roberts

Date: 1/19/2022 8:04:00 PM

congrats on your win in my contest , you had a lot of great competition but tied for 2nd place

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2022 6:56:00 AM

Thank you very much for honoring my lines in your contest, Francine.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/19/2022 7:11:00 PM

Nostalgic tears fell…I understand. Christmas was caught in my throat this year too. Congratulations, Lin

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2022 6:55:00 AM

Thanks very much, Kim. I'm sorry sadness hovered over you.

Beata Agustin

Date: 1/19/2022 6:55:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me virtually experience wintry delight in my "winterless" country... though it's cold in our place now. God bless you.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2022 6:55:00 AM

Thanks, Beata.

John Hamilton

Date: 12/20/2021 10:14:00 AM

Very well written enjoyed Lin!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/20/2021 11:56:00 AM

I'm glad you found this one. Thank you, John.

Bill Baker

Date: 12/14/2021 7:21:00 AM

That gave me chills, Lin. Well done! Good luck in the contest. Your friend, Bill

Lin Lane
Date: 12/14/2021 7:38:00 AM

That's a great remark, Bill. Thanks for telling me of your feelings.

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/14/2021 6:21:00 AM

Such an inspiring, beautifully crafted piecce my friend. I being of Native American bloodline am not at all happy when Winter arrives. I do so fully favor warm weather, Summer waves of grain, golden in the high gasping sun. Swims in cool flowing waters and having heaps of good fun....... A fav.. God bless..

Lin Lane
Date: 12/14/2021 7:37:00 AM

Thanks so much, Robert. No more cold weathr for me since I moved back home in the South. Nearly 70 at the moment, and that's just fine with me.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/13/2021 9:13:00 AM

Beautiful! Simply beautiful! Well, I suppose I can withdraw my entry. (chuckling) Best wishes for the contest and for the Christmas season, Lin.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/13/2021 10:29:00 AM

No, silly. No withdrawals. I thank you for your wishes, Milt. I don't celebrate the season, but it's kinda nice that MOST people prefer to be civil to each other during that time.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/13/2021 6:10:00 AM

You create a very tranquil scene Lin, at peace with yourself and God whilst the candles glowed. Enjoy the coming week. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 12/13/2021 6:14:00 AM

Thanks for your comments and well wishes for the coming week, Tom. I plan to have a good one, and hope you do, as well. Lots of chillin' needs to happen in the soup. Too many hot peppers have been thrown in lately.