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Nonet Contest-Midnight's Soft Breath

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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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Bill Baker

Date: 12/23/2023 4:13:00 PM

A chilling Nonet, Sara. Winter is coming! Smiles and Blessings, Bill

Silent One

Date: 12/21/2023 1:22:00 PM

This was written so vividly..Congratulations on your placement in the contest

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/21/2023 4:55:00 PM

thank you, Silent One! I appreciate you! Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 12/21/2023 7:53:00 AM

This is soulful and so serene to the eyes and heart of readers sweet sara, your way with painting imagery is so smooth and so elegant,, it has a sophisticated touch. I absolutely loved reading this … im so pleased to place your nonet as a winner. Grateful for your support. Sending you light always. Congratulations

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/21/2023 4:56:00 PM

awww, thank you, Ink. I'm grateful for your kind words about the poem's imagery and sophisticated touch. I'm delighted that it placed in your contest. Thank you...have a great holiday, hugs, Sara

Valsa George

Date: 12/17/2023 10:00:00 PM

I love your nonet and the image that ideally goes with it. The change in the season and the change from green to white is so subtly described. The changes take place gently as the soft landing of midnight's breath. I love the opening two lines the most. A great entry for the contest. All the Best dear Sara !

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/18/2023 4:12:00 PM

thank you, Valsa! I appreciate your visit and your supportive and kind words. Merry Christmas, Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 12/16/2023 12:23:00 PM

Lovely!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/16/2023 6:12:00 PM

thank you!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/16/2023 10:20:00 AM

Ahhh. That's so lovely

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/16/2023 6:13:00 PM

thank you, Andrea! Have a great evening, Sara

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/16/2023 6:01:00 AM

Oh my, I truly love the hues of delicateness and elegance that this poem breathes! Just as that opening line began, my heart felt so spellbound by the whimsical essence of your words.. "It came softly upon midnight's breath" And how you've described the change of sceneries from green to white, as seasons oscillate in the guidance of time.. Wistful tunes bring a sombre touch for this nonet.. Very evocative and beautifully crafted! I'm sure ink will love reading this, it's so gorgeous :)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/16/2023 6:14:00 PM

thank you, Hiya, for such lovely comments--always so delicate and touching. I glad you found this poem 'breathes.' Such a wonderful thing to say. Thanks for your well wishes for the contest. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/16/2023 2:26:00 AM

I nice photo with beautiful use of chiaroscuro and then contrast of another color. A wonderful nonet to capture the scene. Reads like a good contender to me. Thanks for sharing your contest entry with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/16/2023 5:36:00 AM

thank you, Sara K, for your visit and your lovely comments. I do so appreciate you and your ongoing support. Have a lovely weekend! Merry Christmas, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/15/2023 5:43:00 PM

This is a beautiful winter poem. The sparrows gave the poem life and activity.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/16/2023 5:35:00 AM

thank you for your kind and insightful comments, Hilda. I appreciate your visit and your support. Merry Christmas, Sara

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 12/15/2023 2:43:00 PM

Wonderful poem! Very enjoyed read! Best warmest wishes :-) Good luck..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 4:01:00 PM

thanks for your visit ... glad you enjoyed the read. I always appreciate your kind words and support. Sara

Silent One

Date: 12/15/2023 11:50:00 AM

Ink will love this poem for her contest.. you always know how to create imagery in your poems and you have certainly done that here.. Good luck in the contest Sara..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 4:02:00 PM

thanks for visiting, Silent One, and for your comments about my imagery. Those words mean a great deal to me. Wishing you a pleasant holiday season, Sara

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/15/2023 11:07:00 AM

So lovely, my friend. What a wonderful reminder that even in the depths of winter, the birds still sing "in between winter's chill!" Terrific image at the end of your poem. It begs the question do we sing our song "in between winter's chill?" wonderful metaphor. Best wishes for the contest. Sending you blessings of Christmas joy!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 4:04:00 PM

Sam--thanks for your visit and for your outstanding comments. You definitely 'got' the metaphors and hidden messages...and I'm grateful that you did. Thank you. Thanks for your wishes about the contest. Have a blessed evening and a joyous holiday season, hugs, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 12/15/2023 10:34:00 AM

Lovely nonet. Great imagery. GL in contest.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 4:04:00 PM

thank you, Jay. I appreciate your visit and your words. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/15/2023 8:51:00 AM

Love to see the birds In winter time, they're always cheerful and birdsong is so soothing. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 4:05:00 PM

Me too...I can watch them from my office window...they're mesmerizing and sometimes I allow them to distract me. Enjoy your evening...hope you're continuing to heal nicely. Enjoy the holiday season, Sara

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/15/2023 6:57:00 AM

Wonderful nonet. I love this so. God bless you sweet friend., Love, Gina

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 4:06:00 PM

awww, thank you Gina. I'm grateful you liked my Nonet. Sending you Christmas blessings, dear friend, hugs, Sara

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 12/15/2023 6:17:00 AM

Lovely Nonet Sara imagery is fantastic winner for me gl in contest hugs Shadow

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 4:06:00 PM

thanks for your visit and kind comments, Shadow. I appreciate your support...have a great evening, hugs back to you, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/15/2023 6:12:00 AM

Sara, Your depiction of the turning season from green to white is awe-inspiring and how your soul receives it through those optimistic images is simply magnificent. Best wishes for the contest

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 4:08:00 PM

thank you, kind Sotto, for your positive comments. This was my 2d Nonet so I appreciate your encouraging words. Have a great evening, your poetess friend in Texas.