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Ice Diamonds

After the flurry
My soul delights
Soft curves before me
Ice cream dreams
Shadows dancing and stretching
Defining infinite frozen sculptures 

Ice diamonds 
floating through the air
Glistening
Riding the shafts of pale sunlight
Landing on my nose
Blanketing my eyelashes
I capture them on my tongue
A frosty treat

A shiver up my spine 
I wiggle my toes awake
Warmth in my belly caresses me

Surreal 
This glorious tapestry before me
Silent beauty 
Her dress of lace
Paper cutout high heels 
A crown of icicles

Hugging myself now
A hole in my mitten 
Allowing the magic 
to seep into my heart 




Wishing Happy Healthy Holidays to all 
and best wishes for a Wonderful New Year !

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Ink Empress Date: 10/30/2023 12:36:00 AM Your way with painting imagery and weaving descriptive words is beyond impeccable and i love reading good poetry, when i feel like dreaming away. And that’s exactly what your poems do, i love this poem and the very unique and authentic way you’ve phrased things, so touching and soulfully divine especially “ A crown of icicles” “ Ice diamonds floating through the air“ wow! Impressive! I am in awe!! Fave this is for me definitely! So i can read again later! Loved this Login to Reply

Robert Lindley Date: 7/23/2023 1:05:00 PM Exceptionally beautiful and thoughtful poetry my friend. great--"" Ice diamonds floating through the air Glistening Riding the shafts of pale sunlight Landing on my nose Blanketing my eyelashes I capture them on my tongue A frosty treat"" God bless. Inspiration received.. Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 8/1/2023 8:20:00 PM Robert ,So very happy for your visit dear friend . Happy to share snowy delights and ice diamonds with you . Blessings and hugs, Susan :)

Gu Jendayi Date: 11/7/2022 5:20:00 AM Susan, I love how you described the snow as clothing - the tapestry, heels, lace... very detailed and visual piece. Thank you for sharing Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 2/1/2023 5:08:00 AM Gu, Thank you for your visit and lovely comments ! I appreciate your visit ! My best to you , Susan :)

Brian Sambourne Date: 9/2/2022 9:37:00 PM Greetings Susa, Your detailed, evocative descriptions of a winter crystal palace invite much reader reflection particularly for we folk who live in the north. Congratulations on achieving such snowy, icy depictions - "this glorious tapestry.." before us all (if we choose to see it.) Be well. Sincerely, Brian Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 9/5/2022 7:30:00 PM Hi Brian, So happy to have your visit. In gratitude for your lovely comments. Looking forward to reading more of your poems ! Blessings, Susan :)

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/18/2022 6:17:00 AM This is a breathtaking poem Susan dear friend. I love to see the winter photos that poets post as we have never seen the countryside blanketed in snow and icicles hanging from trees. We have snow maybe once every 12 years but not much, such an exciting experience. The last time we had snow, the highway came to a standstill as cars, taxis and trucks parked in the yellow lines to get outside into the snow, it was lovely to see adults playing like children! Hugs and blessings Jennifer. Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 8/19/2022 1:20:00 PM Dearest Jennifer, Your comments and visit brought a big smile to my face! I can see it now ...all of those people stopped by the side of the road to play like children in the new snow that is such a rarity where you are. Snowballs and icicles and the chill can make any adult into a playful child one again. A magical experience. Big hugs and all blessings to you, Susan :)

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/10/2022 6:42:00 AM Ahh!! We don't get very much snow and ice here, but I can see the beauty from this work. I am glad that I chose it today. Your visit to my page added a completely new dimension through your comment. Sara Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 8/19/2022 1:17:00 PM Sara, A belated thank you for your visit and comment to my Ice Diamonds. Snow can be so magical and transform the landscape into a sculptural delight that wows the senses. A fantasy smile and a wink from Mother Nature. Hugs to you, Susan :)

Jim Slaughter Date: 7/6/2022 10:47:00 AM I'm so glad I chose this one to read, Susan. Not only is it delightful, but I needed something to cool me off on this blistering day. Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 7/6/2022 6:55:00 PM Hi Jim . Happy for your visit and comments. Glad you were able to cool off !! Cheers, Susan :)

Line Gauthier Date: 7/2/2022 9:51:00 AM A delightful poem, Susan ~ Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 7/2/2022 10:15:00 AM Thank you Line ! :)

Timothy Ray Date: 6/27/2022 6:10:00 AM i will skip my morbid fears of Minnesota and instead float along in this magical moment...and it is magical, deftly executed enchantment Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 6/28/2022 7:09:00 AM Let’s float together Timothy ! I love the idea . Just beautiful. Thank you . Susan :)

Valsa George Date: 5/1/2022 10:05:00 PM Winter with its icy chill is so beautifully described here Susan . I like the image of the mitten with a hole allowing the magic of wintry chill to creep into your being. "The frozen sculptures' are lovely to behold .... Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 5/2/2022 8:39:00 AM Thank you dear Valsa. I appreciate your comments and am grateful for your presence . It only takes a small hole in one’s mitten to let the magic in ! Hugs, Susan :)

Joe Dimino Date: 2/15/2022 8:54:00 AM So wonderfully you relate your own, natural being, to the winter wonderland around you. I think that if we all saw the earth and ourselves as living, breathing extensions of one source, the world would be a lot better off -- protected and sanctified. Lovely writing!! Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 5/2/2022 8:37:00 AM Joe , A belated thank you for your visit and lovely comments. I appreciate your presence ! Yes the world would be a lot better off ! I love the thought of being protected and sanctified ! All the best to you , Susan :)

Bill Baker Date: 2/13/2022 10:39:00 AM What a tribute to the beauty of winter's snow and the joys of experiencing white puffs of love. The picture above was beautiful, such giant tress. The read was comforting and brought back pleasant memories of winters past. Thanks for sharing your gift of poetry, Bill Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 2/16/2022 6:54:00 AM Hi Bill, Thank you ! Happy to feel your embracing comments. In gratitude, Susan :)

M. L. Kiser Date: 2/8/2022 1:38:00 PM So uplifting, takes me back to when I was a kid playing in the snow. Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 2/9/2022 10:22:00 AM Yes it is how I felt as a child and still feel today ! Thank you M.L. :)

Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 2/3/2022 12:31:00 PM Wonderful descriptive write that embraces the beauty of winter. Love it! Hugs Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 2/4/2022 7:08:00 AM Thank you Cecilia ! So happy for your visit ! Hugs, Susan :)

Janice Canerdy Date: 2/3/2022 7:51:00 AM Amazing poem, vividly descriptive expression of joy experienced in nature! Janice Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 2/3/2022 8:05:00 AM Hi Janice ! Thank you for your lovely comments. Happy for your visit . All the best to you , Susan :)

Heidi Sands Date: 1/27/2022 8:40:00 AM This is a fantastic, beautiful poem. I love the title too. Well written :) Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 1/27/2022 9:11:00 AM Thank you Heidi for your visit and comments ! All the best , Susan :)

Brandy Nicole Date: 1/20/2022 7:18:00 PM "Silent beauty, her dress of lace" A very classy way to describe the snow. So elegant and graceful. Your thoughts leave me in complete awe. This is beautiful in so many wonderful ways. Happy New Year, Susan. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 1/27/2022 9:10:00 AM Brandy … thank you my friend for your lovely comments. I so appreciate your presence !! Big hugs always , Susan :)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 1/16/2022 12:42:00 PM Your "Ice Diamonds" is a Wonderful winter write and picture. Now I am cold. Off for some hot coffee. Have a blessed day/week............. Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 1/17/2022 2:15:00 PM Thank you dear Paula ! Glad you enjoyed it . Stay warm :) Susan Have a blessed day too !

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/15/2022 8:30:00 PM Your masterful write has even got me liking snow and ice a little -- and that's a major miracle, I guarantee you. ~ Inveterate Snow and Ice Hater Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 1/16/2022 7:58:00 AM Gershon , A big smile spread across my face reading your comments! Thank you . Happy to know I could melt that dislike of snow and ice if even for a moment ! Cheers , Sussn :)

Bill Baker Date: 1/15/2022 4:05:00 PM Beautiful winter snow poem, Susan. I love the imagery and all the different emotions it touches on. Well written. Just reading the last post from those I read, belated, but great poem! Bill Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 1/16/2022 7:56:00 AM Hi Bill , Thank you for your visit and lovely comments. I appreciate you . Happy healthy new year to you and yours . Susan :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/15/2022 12:33:00 PM Thanks for reading my poor haiku. Your poem is interlaced with imagery profound. Well writ. Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 1/15/2022 2:31:00 PM Thank you Victor ! Happy New Year ! Susan :)

Deb M Date: 1/15/2022 12:45:00 AM Just beautiful Susan! Debx Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 1/15/2022 2:30:00 PM Thank you for your visit and comment ! Susan :)

Harry Horsman Date: 1/13/2022 6:07:00 AM Love your interaction within this wonderful poetry, Harry New Year. Susan. Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 1/15/2022 2:29:00 PM Thank you Harry ! Happy for your visit . Happy New Year . Susan :)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/9/2022 11:19:00 PM Enchanted winter magic in your words Susan. You describe this like some seeing snow for the first time. A Fave! Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 1/11/2022 8:58:00 AM Thank you dear Connie for your lovely comments and a fav ! Wow. Sending blessings and hugs to you . Susan :)

Jennifer Fenn Date: 1/8/2022 11:27:00 PM What a gorgeous winter gem of a poem! Login to Reply Susan Lawrence Date: 1/11/2022 8:57:00 AM Thank you dear Jennifer!

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