Nette Onclaud Poet Couplet

Lady Winter

Lingering gracefully though Heaven's gold
She tosses white flakes of eve that grow cold;
Twigs stretching their arms to the tinseled sky
In a chill of breeze as she walks nearby.
Signalling her presence in fine,laced gown
Her gems are rubies and pearls on a crown,
In hues delightful, as blushed nights reveal
A December glow, in wintertime's zeal.
Her scent quite distinct, of peat and wood smoke
Mellow as leaf mold yet burnished as oak,
Her gaze rising like snow, gentle then rough
Glossy as chestnuts, abundant enough.
While she smiles, the fireplace her hand bears
Tumbles of stillness on whispered prayers...

   She pauses briefly, then turning her face
   Abandons frothed charms to Season's embrace.


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Write Me A Winter Poem Contest
Sponsor: Broken Wings
By nette onclaud
New Poem ~ 11/15/2015

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Kim Merryman November 25, 2015 at 3:56 PM Love your description of winter, Nette! Beautifully written! Congrats on your 1st place win! Love, Kim

Casarah Nance November 20, 2015 at 8:04 AM I enjoyed this so very much, congrats on top placement! :)

Kayod5 Kayode November 20, 2015 at 2:39 AM Another wonderful work, congrats nette...hugs

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 20, 2015 at 2:19 AM BIG CONGRATULATIONS Nette! hugs, I echo my words down, so pleased! h~Olive Eloisa =`)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 20, 2015 at 12:17 AM Ah this is so delightful dear nette! Congrats on ur first place win!

Michael Tor November 19, 2015 at 11:12 PM Wonderful win nette congratulations!!

Eve Roper November 19, 2015 at 9:17 PM Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Skat A November 19, 2015 at 8:13 PM Nette, Congrats on your Winter Poem win. HUGS **SKAT**

Rahy Hy November 19, 2015 at 2:53 PM Awesome piece Netty and congrats on your win. Well deserved! Love, Rahy

Frederic Parker November 19, 2015 at 1:25 PM congratulations my poetic friend, well done especially since I don't think they have winters where you live...

Jan Allison November 19, 2015 at 12:37 PM Dropping back with my congrats Nette:-) hugs jan xx

Heather Ober November 17, 2015 at 9:02 AM Nette, you are SO good at evoking the senses in your poetry. This is beautiful. I especially love the image of the "tinseled sky" and "frothed charms."

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 16, 2015 at 7:45 PM Nette, definitely a winner for me, pretty..! hope you doing great!hugs~Olive Eloisa =`)

Andrea Dietrich November 16, 2015 at 6:25 PM wow, what beautiful personification. An extra creative take on winter. I'm sure Constance will love this one in her contest.

Paul Callus November 15, 2015 at 5:10 PM A really beautiful poem that just exceeded the requirements for a sonnet form. Personification and strong appeal to the senses combine to make this a valid contender for top stop in this contest. Hugs // paul

CayCay Godwin November 15, 2015 at 12:38 PM There are poems and there are poems of great poetry; this is the latter as are most of your writings. There is a natural beauty and innate wisdom that touches one before fleeting and blending in to air ... CayCay

Connie Marcum Wong November 14, 2015 at 11:56 PM "Her scent quite distinct, of peat and wood smoke Mellow as leaf mold yet burnished as oak," these lines really had me smelling the smoke and feeling the cold outside Nette. This is a real beaut! It should shine in the contest my friend.

Len Gasun November 14, 2015 at 8:37 PM Oh, Wow! This is so amazing and wonderful my dearest friend, Nette! One of the best winter poems I've read this morning. I love it so much. You write magnificently as always! Thank you so much for sharing! Thank you so much as well for your lovely visit and comments on one of my poems. I'll be back to read more pls. I've to sign off now coz it's time for mass at our schlchurch. Pls. read my other replies on my page if you've time. TYTYSM and Best wishes! Miss you! love lots and hugs,Leonora

Carly Lalion November 14, 2015 at 8:12 PM By far, this is my favorite entry. The opening lines immediately painted a majestic wintry scene which I often overlook. With metaphors, alliteration, and personification, you've managed to pen a stunning poem!

Anne-Lise Andresen November 14, 2015 at 1:07 PM - A December glow, in winter coat ..... beautiful, Nette - I wish you a lovely weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison November 14, 2015 at 12:14 PM Absolutely beautiful imagery as ever Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Franco Gonza November 14, 2015 at 12:13 PM The way you float your images makes winter an incredibly charming lady. Amazed by the use of personification too!

Miraj Raha November 14, 2015 at 11:50 AM Beautiful and lovely beyond any singing of it,your prowess shows nette,Indeed she is quite a mistress.