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Old Elms In the Snow

Old Elms in the Snow

It snows this day
upon Your work.
The elms seem sad,
their bark wrinkled fingers
aimlessly appoint. 

Piped in ermine, winter
ballerina limbs
take permanent position,
frozen supplicant or
petrified pirouette.

Winter grows still
my God.

Kathryn M. Collins
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2013 at 1:37 AM
oh my, I came down the list of titles and settled on this one. It's gorgeous and the kind of poetry I love so much of yours. MErry CHristmas too, dear.
Collins Avatar
December 25, 2013 at 6:53 AM
Merry christmas
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November 6, 2013 at 9:42 AM
Good morning Kathryn :-) the imagery limbers with such a gloomy look.... soon, the ballerinas will take form as they sit and wait....... wonderful chilling tree canvas.... xox..LINDA
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 29, 2013 at 7:48 PM
This poem captures the quiet beauty of winter snow, enchanting the heart and soul Kathryn. Truly beautiful imagery with your usual unique wonderful flair! Mahalo
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