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Winter’s white shawl gently envelops purple heather on the hillside Children launch their shiny sledges on fresh crisp glistening snow; joyful laughter fills the air. Bite Size Poem No25 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Line Gauthier 10-16-17

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/10/2021 8:50:00 PM

Congratulations, Jan! Lovely imagery!

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/9/2021 7:48:00 AM

Dear Jan, your lovely pen depicts the magic of wintertime fun so wonderfully. Your imagery brings me back to fun-filled childhood memories of sledding with my dad.. thank you :) Congratulations for your excellent win in Line's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ann Peck

Date: 11/8/2021 10:01:00 AM

A perfect photo for your lovely, wintery poem. Congratulations on your win!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/8/2021 7:57:00 AM

A well deserved win, congratulations! I love your imagery and the pic your posted with it ~delightful! Blessings, Paulette

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/8/2021 7:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a fun write and picture. Have a great/blessed day.....................

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/8/2021 12:00:00 AM

Wonderful scene. Beautifully narrated in a few lines. There is a winter feeling in the whole poem. Congratulations!

Edward Ebbs

Date: 11/7/2021 4:50:00 PM

Congrats! Ed

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/7/2021 12:48:00 PM

Jan, loved your poem. Suggesting "launching" in line 3.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 10/25/2017 9:03:00 PM

Coming back with congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2017 3:29:00 AM

Thanks Agnes:-) hope all is well with you and the family:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/22/2017 8:51:00 PM

VERY well deserved win, my friend. It was one of my favorites.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/23/2017 1:39:00 PM

Thanks Andrea:-) I do appreciate your support:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/22/2017 4:19:00 PM

Pleased to be back with congratulations, Jan!! Well done! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/22/2017 6:20:00 PM

Thanks so much Paul i do appreciate your continued support to my writing endeavours:-) hugs jan xx

Brian Davey

Date: 10/22/2017 2:54:00 PM

Alwayes loved taking the family after the first snow of the season hits the mountains. You brought me down memory lane with this one, congratulations

Jan Allison
Date: 10/22/2017 6:20:00 PM

Thanks so much Brian:-) hugs jan xx

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 10/22/2017 8:11:00 AM

Congrats, Jan!!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/22/2017 9:51:00 AM

Thanks Dale:-) hugs jan xx

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 10/22/2017 6:51:00 AM

I feel a sense of delight in my soul, whenever I read this verse! Congrats Jan, for your WIN in the contest! ;-)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/22/2017 7:02:00 AM

Thanks for that uplifting comment Teddy:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 10/21/2017 5:38:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your win Hugs Eve ~`*

Jan Allison
Date: 10/21/2017 5:51:00 PM

Thanks Eve I was really pleased to be on the winner's list:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/21/2017 5:04:00 PM

what a different angle on a white night---so engaging, jan... big congrats on your award and thanks for sharing this one..

Jan Allison
Date: 10/21/2017 5:11:00 PM

Many thanks Nette:-) hugs jan xx

Janis Thompson

Date: 10/19/2017 1:41:00 PM

This is a wonderful joyous poem. Good luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2017 4:08:00 PM

Thanks Janis:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/18/2017 2:04:00 PM

I still have to experience this lovely image in real life, Jan!! I've seen snow on mountains, but not a vast white countryside. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2017 4:08:00 PM

We had horrendous snow in 2013 and many livestock perished:-( snow is lovely on christmas cards but in reality it can cause havoc:-( hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/17/2017 8:58:00 PM

This is beautiful, Jan--paints a glorious picture! Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 10/19/2017 4:06:00 PM

Thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/17/2017 3:42:00 PM

very beautifully described, especially that second line. Wish I could see more. I have a dr. appt. to get to very soon! Not even half finished here!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2017 4:35:00 PM

I hope Nette likes this one Andrea, I've already seen several that will get a top spot:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 10/17/2017 6:17:00 AM

Nice winter scene, Jan. Good luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2017 9:17:00 AM

Thanks Agnes:-0 hugs jan xx