Seasons Ii

Came
snow flakes
onto hands
grown arthritic,
hands wanting mittens.

Flaunting, frigid Mother
displaying her wicked winds
with a thoughtless ferocity.

Only a crackling fire brought
a heart lifting in anticipation.



     for Constance "Let It Snow" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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February 3, 2010 at 11:32 AM
What a creative perspective in this poem! So much depth for a concise poem. Leaves the reader with something to ponder. Keep on writing! Thank you for your kind comment. Karen
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October 21, 2009 at 5:29 AM
Wonderful Etheree, Sue! I love the beauty of winter but can do without the bitter cold and aches! Great uplifting ending! Good luck in the contest! Love, Robin
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October 20, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Thank you for presenting your wonderful poetry to us today. It was an enjoyable read for me. Thank you Sue. It is so wonderful to see a post from you. Wishing you the best in the contest. Love, Carol
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October 20, 2009 at 1:46 AM
A MASTERPIECE, SUE. A WINNER FOR SURE. LOVE, LAINIE
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October 19, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Interesting snow here. Good luck in the contest. Keep writing. Sara
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