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Recieved N/A in original contest and also in another contest allowing older poems, but was at one time on the Top 100 New Poems list. 

For Ink Empress' the 'NA' Poetry Contest (is third time the charm?)

Come, Winter

Come, winter, once again,
the way you came to me when I was young,
and with a handsome boy as we took a little stroll
along a country lane, our love new and pristine
as the wisps of white that gently drifted
with whispers of the wind. It seemed as if
sugar crystals were being sifted by the angels
from heaven above!

Oh, those soft pearls swirling in the dusk,
blanketing immaculately all the terrain.
We felt no need to speak, for it was so amazing.
As we continued  on our way, 
alabastine was the tread of our boots
as we inhaled deeply sweet quietude and peace.

Soon the soft flurries transformed into
much larger flakes of snow that seemed 
to tumble from the sky.
We turned to walk hand in hand back to our cabin,
anticipating the warmth of its fireplace
before the dusk would turn into a pale blue night.
We spied three cardinals decorating 
one of the many frosted trees along the lane.
As we hurried on, I stumbled at one point.
My gallant caught me and held me close.
We stood a while gazing into each other’s eyes.
I lightly brushed some snowflakes from his glistening cheeks.

When we arrived at the cabin made cozy by a fire,
we snuggled on the sofa, still watching out the window
as snow accumulated more and more.
Oblivious to mundane woes, we embraced
each other as we also embraced the serenity of that day.
Our new love was glowing and growing 
like that December’s first day of snow.
Oh, come to me sweetly, winter, 
as you did so long ago.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kendrick Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Congratulations on another successful entry. Way to go. Thanks for sharing the romantic lines with us. Sara K
Empress Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Ah dear andrea! Its you! Hah. I wouldnt have guessed, I absolutely loved the way youv painted imagery and written in such a creative manner. I bet whoever judged this before and gave this an NA must have struggled with judging, as judging is never easy, but this surely deserves a win, for the magical way your words flow in such a captivating manner. And how heartfelt and soul-stirring it is, loved it! Congratulations on your well deserved win. Thank you for sharing this!
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 7:01 AM
You had really liked this when I posted it over 2 months ago so it was my only reasonable choice. It was even on top 100 new poems list back then. Thanks so much for it finally getting a contest win.
Kendrick Avatar
January 24, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Back with congratulations on your poem being on the best new 100 poems' list. Sara K
Kendrick Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Ahhh!! Romantic lines penned in this one. Thanks for sharing it with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K
Babcock Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 8:50 AM
Another wonderful romantic write with winter in the air. Nice one Andrea. love phyl
Warlov Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 11:37 AM
EDIT: 1. Sp. ~ "Oblivious to * mundane * woes . . . ". 2. Extra space: "As we continued | on our way"
Dietrich Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 12:29 PM
Thanks so much
Warlov Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 12:09 PM
That was quick. Hey buddy! You've got some masterful adjective use here! Excellent!
Dietrich Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Thanks. Can't believe I did not catch that
Baker Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 10:19 PM
A lovely young love poem, Andrea. Pleasant memories from days of old. It was a pleasant read, and as usual, it had a beautifully rhythm to it as I read. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Wolf Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Such a romantic story, Andrea -- framed so nicely by the opening and closing. Sigh, Gershon
Mcintosh Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 1:22 PM
gentle as a tear, sweet as December and just as beautiful as the peace that snow imparts. I love love love this poem, sweet friend. it is beautiful beyond description. I love it. A fave for sure. God bless you always. Love, Gina
Dietrich Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 2:04 PM
Wow. Thank you, Gina
Hind Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 8:58 PM
Lovely, enchanting.. I could see the imagery, snow falling, "snow on your love's cheeks glistening"- very lovely.
Dietrich Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 2:04 PM
Thanks, sweetie.
Empress Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 12:14 PM
Wow andrea, this is magical, the way you’ve painted imagery and done descriptive storytelling in a captivating and soul stirring manner is beyond impeccable. This is one of my faves again from you and the ending made me feel so much and i see rhymes too there. Creating such a lyrical cadence which fits perfectly the theme of this contest. Wintry imagery with a rhythm that truly would blow away any reader’s mind. Im in awe! Love this! Goodluck for the contest: fave
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Thanks so much, Ink.
One Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 11:07 AM
Lovely memories Andrea.. sounds lovely.. I wonder if it is fictional.. nice storytelling in your poem and you created the scene very well through your choice of words..
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Thanks. Fictional of course. I never spent a full night with boyfriends anywhere, especially not in a winter wonderland. Haha.
Alhemaidy Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 10:17 AM
Very lovely winter sonata! Have nice winter's days & nights ~AA
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