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Over Hill, Over Heather

Over hill, over heather
   Creeps winter weather
A thin mantle of snow
   Overlays the hedgerow

Wind whistles through trees
   As tiny twigs freeze
Creatures retreat to their holes 
   In meadows, on knolls

Parks and playgrounds deserted
   Sunshine's rays introverted
Icicles seen in unusual places
   On craggy rocks, in clefts' spaces

The ground's stiff and it's hard
   In both front and backyard
Brooks and streams turn to ice
   As do small ponds in a trice

Over hill, over heather
   Creeps winter weather
Birds of a human feather
   Must needs band together

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/29/2018 5:18:00 PM

Hello Gershon Wolf, a poem well written for the winter season.Have a nice evening my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/29/2018 7:29:00 PM

Much appreciated, Darlene. Thank you for your support! Season's Best! :) gw

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/28/2018 9:16:00 PM

Charming poem, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/29/2018 10:26:00 AM

Many thinks, Line. Happy Holidays! ~ gw

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 11/28/2018 6:36:00 PM

That's the way it is all right, and your rhythmical poetry tells it well.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/29/2018 10:21:00 AM

Appreciate your kind words, Sunlite. Let's hope for a short winter this year! Best of the season, Gershon

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/28/2018 5:58:00 PM

Your sweet rhymes go to the heart and bring on a smile. Great poem Gershon. Have a great day .

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/29/2018 10:21:00 AM

Your special comment has really brightened my day! Thank you for making the time to express it so charmingly. Much appreciated. Season's best! :) gw