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Midnight's Soft Breath

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I wrote this poem a couple of months ago when winter's icy breath arrived shortly after midnight.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It came softly upon midnight's breath, turning seasons from green to white, bringing the pre-dawn sparrows to chirp a wistful tune... nestled securely on, around, and in-between winter's chill

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Paige Hind

Date: 2/14/2024 5:13:00 PM

Lovely work! Nonets are sometimes hard to write. You made a beautiful nonet. <3

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/15/2024 3:52:00 AM

thanks, Paige...yes, Nonets are a bit of a challenge. I'd like to write more. Glad you liked this one, hugs, Sara

Regina Elliott

Date: 2/14/2024 10:52:00 AM

Happy Valentine's Day dear Sara! This is a serene and gentle winter poem, love the photo of the little birds too. We have a window bird feeder our backyard birds have been dining at. I try to get a photo, but when I raise my arms the birds fly away. Superior penning here. Blessings xox

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/14/2024 5:00:00 PM

thank you, Regina, for the Valentines Day wishes and for your accolades for my poem. The birds in our yard are skittish, too. I can see them from my office...when I get up out of my chaie (even though I'm inside) they scatter. Have a great Valentine's day yourself, hugs, Sara

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 2/13/2024 8:07:00 PM

Love it Sara although I cant wait for spring to come in with trumpets blasting winter away. although he has his own beauty, its time for him to depart hugs Shadow

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/14/2024 4:38:00 AM

I agree with you, Shadow. Time for winter to pack its bags. He's overstayed his welcome :-) smiles & have a pleasant day. Hugs, Sara

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 2/13/2024 6:01:00 PM

'It came softly upon midnight's breath, turning seasons from green to white', Such beautiful words, Sara. A magnificent poem, my friend. A favorite for me.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/14/2024 4:37:00 AM

thank you, Jerry, for your kind and positive words. I'm humbly grateful for the fav! I appreciate all your poetic support.

Bill Baker

Date: 2/13/2024 5:56:00 PM

Lovely Nonet, Sara. Well written to form and brought chills to my arms. I need a warm hug, please. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/14/2024 4:37:00 AM

awwww....a warm hug...you got it! Thanks for your loving comments today, hugs, me

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/13/2024 2:14:00 PM

A lovely poem. I liked the 'the turning seasons from green to white'.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/13/2024 5:23:00 PM

thank you, Hilda...I appreciate your kind words...enjoy your evening, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/13/2024 12:40:00 PM

Simply beautiful, Sara. Wonderfully descriptive-bringing the scene to fore: It came softly upon midnight's breath, turning seasons from green to white, bringing the pre-dawn sparrows to chirp a wistful tune...Awesome! A FAVE!!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/13/2024 5:24:00 PM

thank you, Vijay, for your enthusiasm and for your kind words about my poem. I'm humbly grateful for the fave...and more importantly, glad you liked my poem and found it awesome. Your words mean a great deal to me. Enjoy your evening Sara

Silent One

Date: 2/13/2024 11:41:00 AM

A lovely use of the form dear Sara.. so much imagery in this one and a nice arrangement of words..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/13/2024 5:24:00 PM

thank you, Silent One...appreciate your positive comments

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/13/2024 11:21:00 AM

What a beautiful picture, Sara, so wonderfully expressed. There is a sense of peaceful transition "on, around, and in-between" the seasonal transitions! Just lovely! Amazing how easily the birds adapt to seasonal changes! Blessings!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/13/2024 5:26:00 PM

thank you, Sam! I appreciate your positive and kind comments. Glad you found my poem 'lovely.' I agree...the birds are so adaptive...they're inspiring. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 2/13/2024 10:56:00 AM

Beautiful Nonet. Sparrows plight is nicely depicted in cold winter.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/13/2024 5:25:00 PM

thank you for visiting and for sharing your thoughts. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/13/2024 10:55:00 AM

Such a beautiful nonet etched in surrealism and bird perfection. I can tell you own an appreciation for God's splendors

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/13/2024 5:29:00 PM

thank you, Rose...your words touched me, and I'm grateful for your visit. My favorite Bible verse is "all creatures great and small, the Lord God made them all." You're right...that's the way I feel. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Mark Hughes

Date: 2/13/2024 9:44:00 AM

My education of poetry forms continues. Very well done Nonet, as usual Sara, you are a poetry star!!!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/13/2024 5:30:00 PM

thank you for your visit, Mark. I appreciate your encouraging words and for calling me a poetry star...made me smile. Have a great evening, Sara :-) smiles back at you

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/13/2024 9:39:00 AM

Uplifting, Sara. All that is normal, truly is beautiful. Enjoyed!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/13/2024 5:30:00 PM

thank you, kind Anaya. I appreciate your visit and kind comments. Glad you liked my poem. Wishing you a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

Paul Bell

Date: 2/13/2024 9:23:00 AM

Funny how you shiver looking at snow. Can't wait for summer.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/13/2024 5:31:00 PM

I agree...I even shiver when I open the refrigerator door :-) Definitely more than ready for spring. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/13/2024 7:50:00 AM

- It gives a good feeling to read this lovely poem, Sara :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/13/2024 5:31:00 PM

ahhh...what a lovely compliment about my poem. Humbly grateful...wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Lin Lane

Date: 2/13/2024 6:37:00 AM

Another lovely personification poem, Sara. The merging of midnight's breath (beautiful vision) and early morning songbirds is a warming winter image.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/13/2024 5:32:00 PM

thanks, Lin, for your positive comments and for acknowledging the 'merging.' Perceptive. Have a wonderful evening, hugs, Sara