Snowfall

Snow came throughout the night,

Not that we were aware.

Outside though it gently fell,

We awoke, and could but stare.  

From our frosted window panes

All looked so serene.

Lamplight lit a wonderland,

Lustrous winter, gleamed.





Acrostic Poem about Fall or Winter Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Janice Canerdy
6/9/2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Pett Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 9:48 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Gary, lovely acrostic. :))
Smith Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 10:39 AM
Thank you Roy :)
La France Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 7:03 AM
Gary, CONGRATULATIONS on your placement with this wonderful winter acrostic . . .
Smith Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 7:20 AM
Thank you Broken Wings :)
Roper Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 8:30 PM
Congratulations on your win, Gray. Hugs Eve ~`*
Smith Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 2:48 AM
Thank you Eve :)
Barden Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 8:20 PM
Very nice imagery and phrasing, Gary - Blessings and congrats on your well-deserved win, my friend! :-)
Smith Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 2:48 AM
Thank you Gregory :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 7:58 PM
Love the picture too.
Smith Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 2:48 AM
Thank you :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 7:57 PM
I LOVE this , Gary. It's the perfect length for what you want to say . Congrats on your fine win.
Smith Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 2:48 AM
Thank you Andrea :)
Allison Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 6:35 PM
absolutely delightful imagery Gary, you brought the scene to life:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Smith Avatar
September 26, 2017 at 2:47 AM
Thank you Jan :)
Canerdy Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 5:16 PM
Thank you for entering your GREAT poem in my contest. I was pleased to give it the honor it deserves, Gary. Janice
Smith Avatar
September 25, 2017 at 5:17 PM
Thank you Janice, it was a pleasure to take part :)
Sands Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 5:59 PM
Beautiful Acrostic Gary. :) I hope it does well in the contest.
Smith Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Thank you Heidi :)
Shaw Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 5:24 PM
Great poetry, Great image as well. Just had to put another layer on, you've brought on an icy chill, regards to you Gary, Kevin
Smith Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 5:27 PM
Thank you Kevin :)
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