Old Man Winter

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Nip my nose! Pound at my core!
I’ll frame a warm blanket ‘round thighs and toes.
Decorate with icicles door-to-door!
My darling and me, nuzzling like eskimos.
Together we can take anything that Winter throws.

Throw a softball of snow my way
and I will merrily call in the snowmen brigade.
They come armed with carrots and stones…olé!
     Dear Winter, who will come to your aid?
                I shiver! I’m afraid!

Forget about that, I’ll take a nice sleigh ride
down a glistening hill,
with my honey-bear by my side.
With speed bumps, it’s quite a thrill.
Please Winter, don’t set out to kill. 

Bitty flakes on my lashes, shoulders; I shake.
My sweetheart will take off my scarf, coat and boots.
So warm by the hearth, we’ll not soon awake.
Before that…we drink cocoa, eat cake with dried fruits.
We will dream of you, Old Man Winter and your pursuits.

12/14/2021

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 1/20/2022 8:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a fun write. Have a blessed day...................
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/20/2022 3:29:00 PM
Thank you, Paula!
Date: 1/20/2022 3:02:00 AM
Nuzzling with your darling is certainly the best way the survive winter’s chill. Congrats on your placement in the contest, Kim. Hugs, John
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/20/2022 5:13:00 AM
Thank you, John ~ hugs!
Date: 1/19/2022 8:41:00 PM
Great description vividly portrayed. Congratulations!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/20/2022 5:13:00 AM
Thank you, Christuraj!
Date: 1/19/2022 8:07:00 PM
congrats on your placement in my contest
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/20/2022 5:12:00 AM
Thank you, Francine!
Date: 1/19/2022 6:58:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me virtually experience wintry delight in my "winterless" country... though it's cold in our place now. God bless you.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/19/2022 7:01:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed, Beata! :) Thank you!
Date: 12/17/2021 2:38:00 PM
Hello Kim ... it's all indoor games during the dearth of a shivering winter - thank you Kim - Lindsay
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/31/2021 8:50:00 AM
Pretty much!
Date: 12/17/2021 8:22:00 AM
A poem that reminds us of the contrasts we are allowed to experience when we live in a climate with seasons.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/17/2021 1:12:00 PM
For sure! Well I’ll be heading to Minnesota soon to see that snow!
Date: 12/15/2021 7:54:00 AM
Wonderful winter imagery expressed in your well-crafted poem, Kim. My kindest wishes.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/15/2021 7:58:00 AM
Thank you, Lasaad!
Date: 12/15/2021 1:32:00 AM
What a cute poem you wrote, Kim. I'm afraid I'll never see snow or build a snowman, but you put me in the mood. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/15/2021 4:52:00 AM
Thank you, Victor! :) Hugs ~
Date: 12/14/2021 8:08:00 PM
I think that I shall never see a snowball lovely as a tree -- with leaves and shade and grass all round ~ not a trace of white on the ground! ~ Guess who can't wait for the first winter snowstorms!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/15/2021 4:57:00 AM
Love Joyce Kilmer! Trees one of the first poems I remember learning. Throwing a snowball your way. None here in Georgia but headed for Minnesota soon so should find a few there ;)
Date: 12/14/2021 5:05:00 PM
What a picture you paint with your words, dear Kim. Thank you for sharing this lovely poem.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/15/2021 4:58:00 AM
Thank you, Elaine! :)
Date: 12/14/2021 4:27:00 PM
this one is FANTASTIC. So creatively done, Kim. I bet it scores high!!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/15/2021 4:58:00 AM
Thank you, sweet Andrea! :)
Date: 12/14/2021 1:50:00 PM
what wonderful imagery Kim, i like snow on christmas cards only lol, i especially love the final stanza reminds me of my favourite things song:-) hugs Jan xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/14/2021 1:51:00 PM
I love that it reminds you of “My Favourite Thing.” Thank you, Jan! xx
Date: 12/14/2021 12:49:00 PM
Delightful, beautiful poetry. You get a favorite from me. Thank you for sharing. Joe.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/14/2021 1:50:00 PM
Thank you, Joe!
Date: 12/14/2021 12:06:00 PM
Hello Kim, A little romance is os nice. To be with the one you love to do all these things. Hugs.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/15/2021 10:50:00 AM
Hello Kim, you are welcome my friend. Merry Christmas. Darlene
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/14/2021 12:45:00 PM
Thank you, sweet Darlene!
Date: 12/14/2021 10:28:00 AM
Such beautiful winter images, Kim. Nice writing!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/14/2021 12:45:00 PM
Thank you, Milton! Joy to you and yours!
Date: 12/14/2021 10:12:00 AM
Ps. You write the English Quintain form is so effortlessly..I’m impressed! :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/14/2021 12:46:00 PM
Oh thank you, Laura! I had a good time! I must do it soon again! <3
Date: 12/14/2021 10:10:00 AM
I can picture each poetic scene in your wonderfully descriptive words, Kim! So joyfully penned, too! So enjoyed this! :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/14/2021 12:51:00 PM
I really appreciate it!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/14/2021 12:46:00 PM
I really appreciate it!
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