Lin Lane Poet Quintain (English)

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 January 20, 2022 at 4:44 AM Congratulations on your win! Lovely, humble and filled with grace. :) Paulette Lin Lane January 21, 2022 at 6:57 AM Thanks, Paulette.

John Gondolf January 20, 2022 at 2:54 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 January 21, 2022 at 6:56 AM Thank you so very much, John.

Christuraj Alex January 19, 2022 at 8:37 PM A very beautiful poem on winter. Congratulations! Lin Lane January 21, 2022 at 6:56 AM Thanks, Chris.

Francine Roberts January 19, 2022 at 8:04 PM congrats on your win in my contest , you had a lot of great competition but tied for 2nd place Lin Lane January 21, 2022 at 6:56 AM Thank you very much for honoring my lines in your contest, Francine.

Kim Rodrigues January 19, 2022 at 7:11 PM Nostalgic tears fell…I understand. Christmas was caught in my throat this year too. Congratulations, Lin Lin Lane January 21, 2022 at 6:55 AM Thanks very much, Kim. I'm sorry sadness hovered over you.

Beata Agustin January 19, 2022 at 6:55 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 January 21, 2022 at 6:55 AM Thanks, Beata.

John Hamilton December 20, 2021 at 10:14 AM Very well written enjoyed Lin! Lin Lane December 20, 2021 at 11:56 AM I'm glad you found this one. Thank you, John.

Bill Baker December 14, 2021 at 7:21 AM That gave me chills, Lin. Well done! Good luck in the contest. Your friend, Bill Lin Lane December 14, 2021 at 7:38 AM That's a great remark, Bill. Thanks for telling me of your feelings.

Robert Lindley December 14, 2021 at 6:21 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 December 14, 2021 at 7:37 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 December 13, 2021 at 9:13 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 December 13, 2021 at 10:29 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 December 13, 2021 at 6:10 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 December 13, 2021 at 6:14 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.