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Shades of Winter

Once,summer green Then,autumn gold Bedecked the ancient tree- Now,in silhouette,laid bare Mistletoed in winter frieze; Flurries of snow,fine & dry On its branches lie White stars,scurry and shift In piles of patterned drifts.

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Date: 12/6/2011 12:41:00 PM
"Bedecked the ancient tree- Now,in silhouette,laid bare" only you could come up with these Brian, Beautiful picture, Thanks for sharing your gems. Agape, Moses
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Date: 12/6/2011 8:57:00 AM
Nicely written Brian. Congratulations on your win in John's contest.
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Date: 12/6/2011 7:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Moses' "Pictures of winter" contest Brian. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/6/2011 4:48:00 AM
This is very unique ...especially like the patterned drifts ...congrats, Brian. Gwendolen
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Date: 12/6/2011 1:23:00 AM
Congratulations on you deserved win x
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Date: 12/6/2011 12:09:00 AM
what an amazing piece! I hope to write in your ways. Lovely!
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