Notes About The Poem

Author's Notes:  "Evergreen in Winter Cold," is a verse write I put together looking at "Evergreen" as manifested in plants, trees and shrubs -- as a symbolization of seasonal and yearly renewal on Earth, and in a greater sense, life renewal personified by its trademark of "deep greenness" or "verdancy" which bespeaks life itself.  And having the metaphor of Evergreen in the cold of winter seemed to be appropriate as we are in the seasonal end cycle of the current year and preparing with hope and faith and renewal that are all integral parts of the calendar transition into the new year.  (Gary Bateman - December 9, 2014) (Verse poetic format) 

Categories:  allegory, beauty, change, december, earth, growth, and seasons.

Evergreen In Winter Cold

These lovely plants, trees, shrubs
Thrive the year around with their
Constant coloring and aura of most
Majestic “Deep Greenness” which 
Testifies powerfully to the symbol  
Of life that they portend in all of 
Mother Nature’s varied seasonal 
Weather conditions especially in 
Winter as the snowflakes fall both 
Cold and White the Evergreen is there
With its trademark glory of green
Signifying continuous life renewal
As the Cold White Snow falls on the
Ground and prepares our next Earthly 
Transition to the new calendar year  

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
(December 9, 2014) (Verse poetic format)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Kimathi Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 5:32 PM
Congrats Gary, for having your poem featured in the Poetry Soup homepage!! ;-)
Bateman Avatar
July 29, 2016 at 5:08 PM
Thanks very much Teddy!! I really appreciate your comment. Cheers and Best, Gary
Arnone Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 11:09 PM
It's shameful how evergreens are abused during the Christmas season. I wonder what they would say if they could speak human. Nice, descriptive thoughts, Gary.
Bateman Avatar
July 28, 2016 at 2:22 PM
Hello Tom, Thanks for your read and kind comments here. Given "Global Warming" and all of the ongoing abuse of Mother Nature by "Mankind," I would tend to think the Evergreens would want to say "Goodbye to Mankind" and would opt to get as far away from Humans as they could possibly get. Best Always, Gary
Gulley Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 9:12 PM
What a wonderful write Gary, appreciate it so...Sharon G.
Bateman Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 5:01 PM
Sharon, Thanks again for your visit and I appreciate your words!! All the best to you and your family for Christmas is right around the corner. It's getting quite cold here now in Germany . . . just the perfect weather for the holidays!! Merry Christmas, Gary
Chakrabarty Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 10:32 AM
That one reminds me of "deep ecology" of Fritjoff Capra when you speak of renewal which is the integral part of the transition.We must study nature at deep level and not superficially."With its trademark glory of green Signifying continuous life renewal" I have that conviction that the metaphor of Evergreen Nature will be honored by our present and next generations.Great one Gary my friend.Love to you and Ingrid.Love to your other family members.Today is hotter here 22 deg C....yours RAJAT
Bateman Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 12:30 PM
Rajat my good friend . . . Thanks so much for your most wonderful response and comment on my Evergreen poem. (I figured you would like the Evergreen metaphor too!!) 22 deg C - huh?? You're in India, right?? We are at about 02 deg C here in Germany this evening. BTW, what is your wife's name?? How many kids do you have?? My and Ingrid's love and wishes to you guys!! Gary
Smith Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 5:10 PM
Love the evergreen..the scent, the meaning...terrific
Bateman Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 1:25 PM
Thanks Tim . . . I decided to a Nature write with that age-old hint of "renewal." I'm pleased you like it!! Best!! Gary
Meade Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 4:30 PM
Well done -- I love the evergreens, dropping in spring but never going bare. These are wonderful plants -- everybody should have at least one of these!! I name you green leaf -- you are always full of life my dear friend. This gave me great pleasure to rest under your evergreen tree.
Bateman Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 1:29 PM
David, Thanks!! I will be doing more and more of these writes in the future. The Verse format write seems a perfect vehicle for these. The "Evergreen" is a great renewal theme. I like them too very much. And so . . . "Green Leaf" it is!! Best Always, Gary
Allison Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 4:27 PM
I love the wonderful descriptive write with the ending of one year and the rebirth of the new:-) Hugs jan x
Bateman Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 1:31 PM
Thanks Jan for your read and your great comment here. This theme of "renewal" seemed quite appropriate for the end of year season we're in. Best Always, Gary
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