Fairy Castles

Snow falling softly o’er the meadow Banking against the old rail fence, It creates a magnificent afterglow, I haven’t seen like it before, or since This display formed by the recent snow. Ice crystals forming on dried stalks Creating a wonderland of fairy castles, Shining like bubbling neon on a jukebox Tall gray goldenrods becoming tassels, Glistening droplets on the dried phlox. With the waxing sun, it shimmers Tremulously as the wafting breeze pants I recall in summer the meadow simmers Full of vibrant, living warm weather plants But now the meadow only icily glimmers.
Written December 1, 2022
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Krutsinger Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 1:52 PM
I like that you created two gorgeous poems due to one contest; well done.
Hankins Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 4:01 PM
Thanks, Caren. I enjoyed the prompt.
Daniel Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 11:25 PM
Quite descriptive and lovely, Milt:)
Hankins Avatar
December 2, 2022 at 8:16 AM
Thank you, Jo. I appreciate your thoughtful comment.
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 1:39 PM
wow, this is so beautiful, Milt. What a talent you are.
Hankins Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 8:16 PM
Aw, I don't know about that. I wrote this for Emile's contest, then realized he wants English Quintain and this is, obviously, Sicilian. Back to the drawing board! Thanks, Andrea.
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