Ermine Covering

A rare snowfall has left 
forgiving blanket over all.
It’s covering the litter 
of the late untidy fall.
The morning sun is sending rays
to sparkle up the scene
of a winter white as beautiful 
as springtime’s luscious green.
The nearby hills are shining
With an opalescent glow,
so self conscious of their splendor
in their brand new coats of snow.


One of the no. one wins
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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November 3, 2011 at 3:19 AM
Congratulations Joyce. A beaut picture of pristine snow. I can imagine a little stoat in his winter coat running lightly in the hills... good one...Margaret
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November 3, 2011 at 12:48 AM
Congratulations on the win with this lovely poem, Joyce
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November 2, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Congratulations, Miss Joyce....this is a splendid write. Love every word, every line...glorious scenery! Gwendolen
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November 2, 2011 at 8:15 PM
Hi Joyce-I had to ask Mr. Webster about Ermine..a weasel with a white coating...this is a very nice title...then I went to my 1959 version of Webster which describes this Ermine even better...any of several species of weasel of the northern parts of both hemispheres..which assume a PURE WHITE COAT IN WINTER, except for the end of the tail which remains jet black...and the inside lining of a judges coat which is pure white- emblematic of purity and honor...dontcha just love WORDS? Wow!
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November 2, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Love the poem, Joyce, especially the line about the "opalescent glow." I recall seeing many colors in the snow when sun shined upon it. Your poem makes me long for snow. Beautiful, dear. Congrats on your first-place win in Brian's contest! Love, Carolyn
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November 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Congrats Joyce on first place win with this exquisite entry my friend..luv..
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November 2, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Always love your entries Joyce. This is no exception. Congratulations on your first place in Brian's contest
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November 2, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Oh wow, Joyce, this is so lovely. I love the 3 and 4th line especially!!! Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest!
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November 2, 2011 at 5:23 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "1-14 any theme" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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