Loving the Season

Winter causes woe 
to those who hate snow.
Yet I adore it.

Brings the holidays
with turkeys and sleighs.
Could not deplore it.

Twinkling lights
a beautiful sight
deck the hallways.

Loved ones gather.
I would rather
this was always.



written by Deb Wilson
for contest " Laconic Verse"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Gasun Avatar
December 1, 2013 at 3:58 AM
This is a very beautiful terse verse my dear friend Deb. In fact the beautiful image in your poem is one of my dreams. Thank you so much for sharing and my biggest hearty congratulations on your well-deserved super win! love lots, Leonora
Dietrich Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 9:41 PM
wow, you could use this in the holiday magic contest too. I'ts REALLY good. Congrats on a very well deserved win.
Ligon Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Beautiful poem, Deb. I hate this time of year : ) but your words bring a spark to it. Congrats!
Horsch Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 10:15 AM
You write so well Deb, Congratulations on your win....Roger
Mehta Avatar
November 29, 2013 at 5:03 AM
Congrats on the win, Deb
Mehta Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 4:28 AM
Nice laconic, deb
Henderson Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 4:27 AM
Some good lines here. Glad to see you still at it Deb.
Andresen Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 2:12 AM
- Deb, winter and snow is coming ..... enjoy - A lovely poems! - Good luck in the contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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