Somber Is the Color

Somber is the color of the day
   Prisms of lamplight reflection
On darkened window glass
   The rainbow of color seeping through
      Stained glass puzzle pieces 
              of a pewter lamp of old
While quietly, I sit, and ponder, my pen in hand
  Upon cold shoulders, woolen sweater pulled closer
   As varied thoughts so far away.
My mind is lost in wakened dream
   While trees are tossed about in winter winds
And leaves are dead beneath the snowy mounds
  A fire glows, the storm that keeps me bound.
One shard of light, from neighbor's home
    Across the hill, a distant mile
The dimness as a room from winter sighs
   I write the words of heartfelt lullabies
             The day is sadder than the words I've found
                    So somber is the day that keeps me bound
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Moreno Avatar
May 3, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Wow, three great entries you have here...Raul
Rider Avatar
March 31, 2009 at 11:48 AM
This is dripping with saddness, you certainly did get your thoughts across, this is wonderful! Congratulations on making it through the first round! Good Luck!~Trudy~
Goff Avatar
March 31, 2009 at 11:44 AM
one of the most delightful expressions of poetry I've ever read, good luck in the contest! Jim
Brown Avatar
January 28, 2009 at 5:44 AM
Congratulations Carrie on your poetry being chosen to feature this week. May you have many more excellent poems featured. Love, Carol
Ehigiator Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Absolutely Gorgeous poetry, you revealed some strong emotions here, very sad indeed... but there is sunshine after the rain..Excellent work, the imagery here is amazing..Congratulations on having this wonderful work of art featured this week..God Bless And Keep You *Tyesha
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January 27, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Kudo's Carrie! A moment allowed us to peek inside your heart and inhale the beauty of your thoughts therein- Well-Done POET!!! poet-butterfly
Mckenzie Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Carrie AHHHH What a wonderful reflection of nature in your words! Congratulations on your featured poem! Love Laura :)
Winter Avatar
January 27, 2009 at 5:43 AM
So sorry I ever missed this Carrie. Your imagery captures your mood perfectly. I have had many a day like this. You are such an excellent poetess. Congratulations on a wonderful featured write. Love, Shar
Austin Avatar
January 26, 2009 at 2:52 PM
I like your waking dream idea, Carrie. Sometimes the image or whatever can be so real as to really disturb, and, like you say, keep you bound. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver
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January 26, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Congratulations Carrie on the featuring of "Somber is the Color." It paints a pretty country scene. God Bless. Vince
Strand Avatar
January 25, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Congrats on you feature this week Carrie.Rgds Brian
Higgins Avatar
January 25, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Congrats on being a feature.
Fawcett Avatar
January 25, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Carrie, congrats on having your beautiful poem featured this week. Love, Nigel
Williams Avatar
January 20, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Hi Carrie, images of cottages on cold wet moors, lit windows... somber grey outside... a very expressively painted picture ... wonderful ! Thank you for your comment Carrie
Reynolds Avatar
January 19, 2009 at 3:33 AM
Wow, I could see it all so clearly and was all wrapped up in your words the whole time - those last 2 lines, brilliant!!!!! Love this sad write, excdllent! Love, Kristin
Strand Avatar
January 19, 2009 at 12:06 AM
We all have days like this Carrie.Beautiful poetry here.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Higgins Avatar
January 18, 2009 at 6:01 PM
My mind is lost in wakened dream...The day is sadder than the words I've found...amazing lines in this terrific piece of work Carrie...I love this so much..so much happening in the piece..I can see it all..these are the types of writes that drew me to you when I first read your work..just wonderful work..truly wonderful and I will put it into my faves..thanks.
Ginn Avatar
January 18, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Oh the sad day that makes you appreciate the happy, not entirely without worth but so glad when they're gone. Very nice Carrie. Laurie
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