Returning From Iraq

Patches of white Virburnum 
like piles of snow on the ground.
Birds, with enchanting songs, 
carol in the first light.
Acres of clover weed, white, 
carpet the spaces between the trees.
White petals blow like snowflakes in the gentle breeze.

In minds’ eyes the scenery froze, 
then night falls, and the white moon glows.
Fireflies like mini lights 
decorate the warm summer night.
“Baby, I …”
She put her finger to his lips, 
and melts like a snowman with every kiss.
She whispers to him softly,
With lips still on lips:
“Baby you are my Christmas gift.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
July 27, 2010 at 6:48 AM
Congratulations Earle on your win in Linda-Marie Bariana's contest "Christmas in July" (For Men Only). Love, Carol
Villarosa Avatar
July 26, 2010 at 12:19 AM
Congratulations, Earle on winning this contest. (^_^) Noel.
Dietrich Avatar
July 26, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Oh, this was in the contest? Wow, I am glad you are on the top ten list!!
Dietrich Avatar
July 26, 2010 at 12:08 AM
OOOH, Me likes that last stanza there, MUCHO! LUv, Andrea
Mehta Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 9:00 PM
Congrats on the 10th place win, Earle
Sweetheart Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Congrats Earle on your success in my contest Christmas in July For Men Only with this unique write.. thankxxx for supporting my contest.. with luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 7:49 AM
The form for my contest is either RHYME or ENCLOSED RHYME Earle.. the other collaborating poet for the ladies contest accepts LYRIC.. u have today to change or rename your poem to rhyme for the entry.. thankxxx for supporting my contest .. with luv..
Nubani Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 6:12 AM
i liked it;nice one
Kapoor Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 2:49 AM
Beautifully conceived and painted a lovely Poem expressing the feelings of two hearts that were in separation and wants to melts like ice, when they met in the twinkling light of Jugnoo (Hindi word)or ( fireflies). I also like the beautiful description of Nature before the real story began. And many thanks for your precious comments on my Poem 'The Rains have come'. Love and best wishes .........Ravindra......Earle Brown
Mehta Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 10:01 PM
A nice passionate write
Neels Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Total twist to what I expected Earle, I enjoyed it, Wilma
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