Legends of Winter

Fall's
  blanket
    overturns
      Frost's quilt into
         Spring
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Omaidin Avatar
February 2, 2009 at 3:47 PM
A masterpiece: Déirdre Ó Maidín
Duhart Avatar
February 1, 2009 at 7:32 AM
Great Lanterne. It is cold now but I can see the spring coming forth. Great write.
Bellefleur Avatar
January 28, 2009 at 11:48 AM
that is exquisite John.. a quilt of colors from Fall's drab blanket... Thank you for your comments on my poem..
Mac Donald Avatar
January 26, 2009 at 10:17 AM
This sounds hopeful, John! It opens one's mind to the promise of "Spring".:) Can't wait for Fall & Frost to run off with Winter's blanket. Wishing you the best...God's blessings to you and yours! Mikki
Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 24, 2009 at 6:57 PM
A most polished LANTERNE with splendid flow and word choices. Well done my friend! Best wishes, Keith
Golden Avatar
January 24, 2009 at 12:19 PM
This is lovely, John. The image you create brings hope, for Spring is always welcome after a harsh winter. Well done as always. Donna G.
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
January 24, 2009 at 4:38 AM
And Spring turns to SUMMER!!!! Beaches, cookouts, shorts and Tee shirts. yeah!!!!!!!!! Vince
White Avatar
January 22, 2009 at 7:10 PM
what a beautiful picture that you have painted with your words, take care D-nyce
Harrington Avatar
January 20, 2009 at 8:12 PM
know what? i think this makes me breathless , as i see the beauty you have painted with your words. janetta
Buys Avatar
January 20, 2009 at 12:14 PM
So clever, so true and so very beautiful. Congratulations. Love Heidie
Mckenzie Avatar
January 18, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Yes John I like this one very much my talented friend Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! Love Ya Laura :)
George   Avatar
January 17, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Hi John, This is a beautiful lanterne. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest. love and peace, Lainie
La France Avatar
January 17, 2009 at 12:45 PM
congratulations on your win.. constance
Winter Avatar
January 17, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Congrats John on your win in Brian's contest. Love, Shar
Gass Avatar
January 17, 2009 at 7:15 AM
Great write, wonderful images and well deserved win. Congratulations, John. Love, Robin
Richards Avatar
January 17, 2009 at 6:23 AM
I loved this Lanterne, and well deserved to place in Brian's contest! Congratulations John on this great Lanterne!~Carrie
Strand Avatar
January 17, 2009 at 3:05 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest John.My Sonnet contest is now open.Rgds Brian
Tye Avatar
January 16, 2009 at 1:28 AM
Spring.......something I am sooo ready for :D Hope all is well. :) Missed being here and reading your work. Cheers, Alana
Curcio Avatar
January 16, 2009 at 1:15 AM
:-)
Lokken Avatar
January 14, 2009 at 7:25 PM
You've done it again.:) Another gem....Best wishes, Sara:)
Reynolds Avatar
January 14, 2009 at 3:08 AM
I like the image of the flipping blanket here, very well done! Love, Kristin
Strand Avatar
January 14, 2009 at 12:23 AM
Thank you for supporting my contests John.Rgds Brian
Richards Avatar
January 13, 2009 at 5:47 PM
This was so lovely, so clever....then I read Sean's comment....and it made me laugh so hard!! Well done.....great Lanterne!~ Carrie
Kelly Avatar
January 13, 2009 at 2:32 PM
So , who wet the Autumn sheets ???? .... C'mon WHO ???? .... Cleverrrr Lanterne , Lord Heck ......
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