It's Solacing

It's solacing, December's snow
and breezes that in summer blow.
And how it cheers my soul to see
in spring the blossoms on my tree,
and see in fall its leaves' bright glow.

And after rain, to spy a bow
that's stretched across the sky to show
a promise made to you and me. . .
it's solacing.

How sweet are Nature's ebb and flow.
But things are changing; soon we'll know
Earth's stress may have no remedy!
But while things go as they should go. . .
it's solacing.


For Brian Strand's 5-14 Lines Contest.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 11/27/2016 2:00:00 AM
Very enjoyed read. Yes, how sweet is Nature!
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Date: 11/23/2016 10:35:00 PM
Another Andrea Winner!
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Date: 11/22/2016 11:40:00 AM
Hi, Andrea. I hope that my greeting finds you in good cheer. Congratulations on your poem being featured this week. I love the imagery and the happy feeling that your beautiful poem portrays. Lately, I have being writing less poetry, but I have dedicated my time to writing music. Thank your for sharing your poem, it was a delight to read. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Day with your loved ones. Hugs, Andrew.
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Date: 11/22/2016 9:24:00 AM
No solacing me when winter comes on. I'm getting too old for the freeze. This is a fine poem though, Andrea. Love, daver
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Date: 11/20/2016 7:52:00 PM
It is nice to see this inspiring poem featured Andrea. Congratulations!7; )
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Date: 3/7/2012 4:24:00 AM
i see this was a winner, and rightfully so. the only way i can describe how i feel after reading this wonderful poem, is 'By the teacher i was taught,' harry
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Date: 6/30/2011 5:53:00 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win in Brian Strand's "Five To 14" contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/29/2011 10:35:00 PM
dreamy offering, andie.. whoot! … cheery KUDOS to you for the special win :) huggs!
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Date: 6/29/2011 6:10:00 PM
an interesting form and you've mastered it! Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 6/29/2011 4:09:00 PM
Brian must have been sleepy when he judged. Should have been much higher. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/29/2011 1:30:00 PM
Congrats Andrea on your HM in the contest with this loveliest of poetry my friend.. super words..luv..
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Date: 6/8/2011 10:27:00 AM
Beautiful piece, Andrea. I haven't tried this form yet - looks like fun
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Date: 1/18/2011 4:43:00 AM
This is quite enchanting and really has a nice flow to it.. I love the message :) love Wilma
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Date: 1/12/2011 9:48:00 AM
Wonderful poem with a fantastic rythym.I have just completed the 9th page(only)of your poems.Great learning.....thanks-kashinath
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Date: 1/24/2010 11:58:00 AM
Wow, I'm understanding Andrea,...you are quite well with your writes, Awesome ! james
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Date: 1/23/2010 12:53:00 PM
Great write! thank you so much for your kind comment, find that book! love Simone
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Date: 1/21/2010 2:37:00 AM
just Awesome, Andrea. You made the very best use of this form in this poem to produce this beauty! Will have to study this form when I get a chance. enjoyed. -Robert
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Date: 1/20/2010 11:11:00 PM
What an enchanting poem, Andrea - full of rythm and words that touch the heart. Earth is really stressed by human crime against nature. You have gently pointed to that in your poem. You have a unique way of driving home your point. Thanks for your heartwarming comments on my poem 'Big Heart' -Mohammad
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Date: 1/20/2010 1:23:00 AM
Andrea I read aloud and the flow in this masterpiece has not the slightest blip. a joy to read. thank you for sharing your talent....Margaret
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Date: 1/19/2010 8:23:00 AM
Exquisite Rondeau, Andrea. True to life! Thank you for your kind comments on my poems. Peace and love, Audrey
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Date: 1/19/2010 8:09:00 AM
Don't worry about the books. Yours will not be sent for awhile either - I am adding some of my lastest works to it when I get back to Canada later this week, so it probably won't go in the mail until the end of January. Lainie
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Date: 1/19/2010 7:02:00 AM
Beautiful Rondeau, Andrea. I have yet to write one. You inspire me. In answer to your questions - Yes! It was our last goodbye, although I did not know it at the time. I was in my early thirties- home for a family visit form Vancouver where I was living at the time. Grandma came to see me off at the airport when I was returning. She told me it would be the last time I saw her and I laughed and said, oh Gram - I will be back again soon. She died shortly after. Love, Lainie
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Date: 1/18/2010 6:41:00 PM
very good pace and wonderfull imagery...well done!
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Date: 1/18/2010 5:38:00 PM
Such beauty and imagery Andrea and so enjoyed this descriptive write... we must have another Nature contest so u can enter it.... great job... luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 1/18/2010 3:23:00 PM
The ebb and flow makes for something to talk about if nothing else but I feel that if it constantly stayed the same we would be very bored with the weather. Keep the creative writes coming. Sara
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