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First Winter Poem This Winter

The last of first snow’s flakes are falling down.
Lush, rich heaps sparkle opal gems as crown.
Such creamy drifts of bright schemes beam with glee.
Fresh, pure, blank slates of possibilities
Sway silver-lit flakes down dancing in spree.

I long to open my front door and play,
but I am stilled by my own feet to stay;
the fun I may now have in snow frolic
versus ruined pure white, so hypnotic. 

Thoughts turn to men with spades and city plows.
I determine my play be brisk and now.
In time, icicles may drip bleak onyx
And man’s snow-ways turn me melancholic,
but today I shall in this snow frolic.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 12/20/2016 12:37:00 PM

I understand where you are coming from with your enthusiasm for snow. I wish I had the same, but truth is I lost my excitement for snow years ago, and I now detest the stuff. Heading for Florida in a couple of months, to get away from the white monster. Thanks for reading my poem on politicians. Best to you. / M

Jannie Breedt

Date: 12/12/2016 5:06:00 AM

..detract.. sorry

Jannie Breedt

Date: 12/12/2016 5:05:00 AM

Hi Cay Cay. I sort of agree with Franklin. The flow did break on the first line for me to. It doesnt distract from the fact that its still brilliant . I think to successfully write in iambic pentameter is to sit and mime the words in front of the mirror. Maybe you must audio it. I e-mailed PS as I am unable to reply to comments for some reason. We have 38 degrees and you have snow overseas. The last time here was 1983. Hugs Jannie

CayCay Jennings
Date: 12/12/2016 5:44:00 AM

No snow in Virginia yet, but we usually get 2 to 3 good ones each winter. I wrote you a soup mail about your comment restrictions and other things??? 1983 was just the other day, wasn't it? Sure do enjoy your visits - always good to see you and read you ... CayCay

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/9/2016 7:47:00 PM

wow, you did so well with her words, Caycay!! AGain, I see a difference in our styles. WE do write in somewhat different ways but I am able to really appreciate what you come up with. Your use of alliteration and imagery was splendid in this one and I loved that last line with the word rollick. Even the meter is very lyrical! Wonderful and congrats for your win.

Edward Mccall

Date: 12/8/2016 10:15:00 AM

This brought back some pleasant memories from winters past. A fun and Winsome poem. :)

Darren White

Date: 12/4/2016 11:04:00 PM

Congratulations on your win CayCay :)

Eve Roper

Date: 12/4/2016 7:17:00 PM

CayCay, congratulations on your wonderful win :) We wish you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/4/2016 6:34:00 PM

Hi CayCay, I'm just coming back to congratulations on your win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 12/4/2016 6:31:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Nice verse.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 12/4/2016 6:05:00 PM

Back with congrats, CayCay. Agnes

Jan Allison

Date: 12/4/2016 5:41:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats CayCay:-) hugs jan xx

Franklin Price

Date: 12/4/2016 3:39:00 PM

CayCay, I really enjoyed this. It reminded me of a new snow fall in Germany when I was having dinner with a business associate. We finished an came out to snowfall that not been touched by anyone or anything. Being from Florida, I was enthralled and delighted in walking down the middle of the road and looking back at the only footprints in the snow. Thanks for the memories. I sometimes lost the flow while readin. That's the only reason I didn't give you a 7

CayCay Jennings
Date: 12/4/2016 6:21:00 PM

Franklin - From the bottom of my heart, I thank you! How refreshing to get my first honest feedback, just as I've longed for since joining this site! I absolutely embrace your comments and find your last remark utterly constructive. In fact, I reworded the first stanza. I do not know if that's where the flow 'broke' for you, but it did for me and I like it so much more now. I was born in Germany and though I don't remember my life there, I have many photos from that time of gorgeous Germany snow falls. Again, THANK YOU ... CayCay

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/4/2016 7:56:00 AM

You've put me in a winter state of mind. This is pretty.

Darren White

Date: 12/4/2016 7:44:00 AM

I love your rich choice of words, in every poem of yours I do, it's marvellous. I particularly enjoy this here: "Lush, rich heaps sparkling opal gems as crown, are creamy drifts of bright schemes beaming glee." Good luck in the contest!

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/3/2016 7:43:00 PM

A very warm winter's tale CayCay...nice way to start the coming snow...and salt lol...god bless...^WW^

Daniel Turner

Date: 12/3/2016 7:41:00 PM

Luckily we don't get much snow here. I always faced the same dilemma. Mess up the yard or play in the snow, I let Buddy go first:) Love your first winter poem this winter, CayCay.

Judy Ball

Date: 12/3/2016 5:26:00 PM

It's the only time of year when everyone's yard look the same. Wonderful write Cay Cay I love the winter scenes. God Bless, JB

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/3/2016 2:24:00 PM

- Landscape full of snow gives a special silence ... beautiful winter poem, CayCay - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/3/2016 2:16:00 PM

Hi CayCay, I enjoyed this"Winter" treat. It's so beautiful and the imagery is amazing.You did a good job with the required words. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A Big seven:-) Alexis