For What We Seek

In early dawn‘s crisp air, we journey forth with evanescent hope as we head north. We watch for what we seek. A *golden-eye glides overheard in blue of winter’s sky. We bear the cold as we trudge through the snow. Sometimes we stop for rest; then on we go. We spy a stream that now has turned to ice, and there it stands in pristine paradise. . . . Perfection! It’s exquisite, straight, and tall; without a doubt, the one that we will haul back home, where those we love wait eagerly To deck the lush green limbs of this year’s tree!
*golden-eye is a type of sea duck that can live in northern US and in Canada. For Francine Roberts' A Winter Couplet Poetry Contest My theme is #2: A Winter's Walk
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Brown Avatar
November 30, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Congratulations on your magnificent win in Francine's "A Winter Couplet" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 11:46 PM
the hunt for the perfect tree is a beautiful holiday tradition, congrats on your 3rd place win in the contest Andrea
Robbins Avatar
November 24, 2011 at 12:38 PM
JUST SUBLIME... Andrea, really cool couplet, aboreal hunting in retrospect is most invigorating. Oh, and Andrea the turkey and B. Franklin apparently just a legend; according to Wikipedia. /cr
Horne Avatar
November 16, 2011 at 2:40 PM
What a magical walk this was too - I can almost smell that tree!
Babcock Avatar
November 14, 2011 at 8:53 AM
That is a wonderful poem and good luck in Francine's contest. love phyl
Johnson Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 3:54 PM
I watched the today show yesterday and they were talking about where the Rockafeller x-mas tree was coming from. It was in someones front yard. It seems so calous to remove such beauty for a grand dious display. Now they don't have that beautiful tree in their yard. whhhhh.
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November 12, 2011 at 11:27 PM
very beautiful and deliciously described,, when I was younger every year we had a real tree that we decorated, and then it was planted in our yard and or field when we owned it,,,they were beautiful,,, all the best in the contest,,reads like a winner to me,,all the best,,,and Thank You for all your visits and sweet and kind words left behind...Blessings Cecil...... PS..I took your advice and tried a Etheree titled "panic Delete"
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November 12, 2011 at 9:44 PM
What a sumptuous, happy write this is. I am off to bed, and because of you will have shiny dreams. I once did this with my family. Not all my Christmases were happy ones, but that one was. Thanks for bringing back to me. Thanks for you your lovely comments on my poem, too. It's been a long, long, long week. You made me smile. CHeers to you chum, Hugs Cyndi
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November 12, 2011 at 8:15 PM
ooo! Andrea,,, you are silly.. beyond compare.. I just watched a movie about birds...lol..With Steve Martain, . The movie was as beautiful... As your walk through winter... Really lovely Andrea,, Good luck in the contest,..p.d.
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November 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Nature inclined one...nice imagery words arrangement. Just trying to figure in mind..luv Mathy
Mossburg Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 6:59 PM
I enjoyed this very much. We always cut our own tree and every year it is a search for just the right one. Our search is a bit more tame but this poem evokes some of that feel. Good luck in the contest. P.S. thank you for your kind words on my lulluby - it means a lot.
Smith Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 6:19 PM
What a delightful Christmas tree poem.
Kendrick Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Me, also...Sara
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November 12, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Enjoyed reading this descriptive work..Very descriptive and expressive of the scene and emotion of the season..I am glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Thanks for the kind review of my work...Sara.P.S..I enjoy watching the buzzards cirlce and soar and I was out on the porch writing then later I did that one from what I had written out on the porch..Sara
Neels Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Andrea, just a little over 2 and a half hours to go then it is Sunday over here ;) love Wilma
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November 12, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Andrea, wow, this is a great write and with an awesome subject! Francine will surely love to read this poem, and then proceed to rate it high! As I do!! I love this year's tree, it's got to be spectacular!! Wonderful work!!
Poet Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Now..Lizzy calls you Francline:(It is a fun going thru the comments...:)
Neels Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 11:10 AM
This is a beauty Andrea, lovely descriptive, I am sure Francine will love it too :) love Wilma
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November 12, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Beautiful Andrea, I feel as though I am in this scene with you, so peaceful. Best to you in the contest, a sure winner ~ Caryl
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November 12, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Lovely Francine, you give winteer its own special magic, it lasts too long thought! :)
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November 12, 2011 at 7:03 AM
Heavenly Evanescence! My wife gets told a she looks like the lead singer of the band Evanescence! "Wrong Place Wrong Guy" is a dedication to an old friend who I have worked with in the past named Mario Rocha, He was wrongly imprison for several years for murder, that was actually done by a Gang member. He is a far cry from a gang banger. He was beaten several times, stabbed, and nearly died in the Cali prison Infirmary. Google Him. It is a fascinating story. They ended up making a Documentary
Minardi Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 3:49 AM
Yea this is very beautiful... Come on, why only 3 comments?? Best wishes for the contest, dear :)
Poet Avatar
November 12, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Yeahh..I am first here!!
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November 12, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Amazing poetry from you Andrea.Love this soothing poem.Best wishes.
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