Etchings

hoarfrost coats the grass
etching it 
like acid on a metal plate
defeating the
morning glories 


*10/20/12
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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November 10, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Hello Lady, , :-) CONGRATULATIONS!!! Enjoyed reading the poem you entered in Joann's "Gogyoka" contest. Always & Forever * PD
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 1:48 AM
Congratulations on your win Debbie, I love to see a hoar frost xx
Arowolo Avatar
November 8, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Wonderful write,Debbie.Congratulations on your win ....Kudos to you.....
Brown Avatar
November 8, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Congratulations on your super win in Joann's "Gogyoka" contest Debbie. Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 9:41 PM
This is beautiful. Many congrats for this win Deb.
Grisetti Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 5:15 PM
congratulations.
Dietrich Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 4:06 PM
marvelous one, Debs, well deserved win!
Kendrick Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Soon and very soon it will be here..It is in the upper fourties now at night..I thought that I had read this one before but I guess I had not..Creative and expressive work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Ryerson Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 9:26 AM
SOUL MAIL, DEB!
Gasun Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 7:53 PM
This is another awesome poem of yours I've read today my dear great poet friend, Deb. All the best and luck always! hugs:) LG
Collins Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Sensational, Debbie. I'd say more but it's all in the poem. love, Kathy
Andresen Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 5:52 AM
It shining of your beautiful poems also Debbie. Winter is too long and cold ..... Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Horsman Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 4:47 AM
yes indeed Debbie, any resistance from the late bloomers, usually fall at the first frost.. love the way you have constructed this wonderful little verse.. love the Title also...
Wellington Avatar
October 20, 2012 at 9:45 PM
I hate that frost...it attacks all my flowers and leave them weeping...Thanks for reading and comments made. Really enjoy your writes. One love. Joy wells
Palmer Avatar
October 20, 2012 at 6:34 PM
cold season,chilly write Debbie lol
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