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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

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2021

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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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/20/2021 11:56:00 AM I'm glad you found this one. Thank you, John.

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.. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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.