Hoar Frost

Hoar frost **** 
                      gently dressing up the barren trees****
                                                                               in coats of white.****



By Phyllis Babcock
Monoku 
For Constance's contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

Poem

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K. Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 11:41 PM
what a cute image this brings, Phyllis :) enjoyed this monoku of yours :)
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December 9, 2010 at 7:19 PM
I love that middle part, gently dressing up the barren trees. Yes, the girl was expecting a ring but got a thingamajiggy! (the bibelot) Luv, Andrea
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December 8, 2010 at 4:38 AM
I am reading some very amazing and diverse poetry this morning. I am glad yours was among the poetry I was able to read today. Thank you for sharing your writing with us Phyllis. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season. The best to you in the contest. Love,Carol
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December 7, 2010 at 8:29 PM
Very visual and very imagery filled Monoku Phyllis.. good luck in the contest luv..
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December 7, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Nice use of imagery with an artistic presentation. Best wishes in the contest. Thank you for the cute e-card you sent. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas. Karen
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December 7, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Nicely done..it does seem as if the trees are dressed with frost. BG
Mehta Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Nice thought nicely explained with good images, Phyllis
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December 7, 2010 at 3:17 PM
Love this image, Phyllis. Best wishes in Constance's contest!
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