Solitude

Alone In the forest late one night,
Moon shadows grace the glistening snow.
The contrast and shapes are an awesome sight.
What a warm feeling… seeing the soft glow,
Now I understand Solitude Henry David Thoreau.


By: Greg Stanley
Submitted to the:
“FOURS AND FIVES” Contest
Sponsored by:  Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Merryman Avatar
December 13, 2011 at 6:12 PM
Congrats on your win, Greg. Kim
Neels Avatar
December 13, 2011 at 4:56 AM
This is really beautiful Greg :) congratulations on your win in Brian's contest :)
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 13, 2011 at 1:54 AM
Congratulations x
Dietrich Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 9:39 PM
what a nice tribute to Thoreau. Beautifully said, Greg, and congrats on your win.
Williams Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 3:01 PM
Greg congrats on your win, ..David
Brown Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's "Fours And Fives" contest Greg. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 6:16 AM
Enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Greg. Wishing you a beautiful weekend full of joy. Love, Carol
Mullan Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 1:10 PM
Hi, can you rate my poems and tell me what you think. thanks
Roberts Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Greg, please check my blog or the contest page again regarding your entry
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