Standing Proud

The covered bridge is covered with snow
A thin sheet of ice is on the river below
Swirled patches of gray and white fill the sky
Sun peeks through like the white of an eye
Snow blows off some trees in a cloud
Drifting through the air, as winter stands proud

Heidi Sands

12/5/21
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Ashley Avatar
December 21, 2021 at 6:41 PM
Your winter poem is so beautiful, Heidi. I can feel the cold and see the powdery snow blowing off the trees. This lovely piece sparkles like a snowflakes in sunlight. Warmest wishes for a merry Christmas, my friend.. ~Susan
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December 23, 2021 at 12:29 PM
It is so nice to see to see your kind message today Susan. I appreciate the feedback. My writing has been slow lately. I think my muse is on vacation. Maybe , I can write some later today. Thank you. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Peace, joy and light :)
Laurie Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 5:04 PM
Hello Heidi ... easy to picture the scene that present in your poem Heidi. Thank you - Lindsay
Sands Avatar
December 12, 2021 at 12:52 PM
Nice to hear that. I appreciate your visit and kind comments Lindsay. I hope you are having a nice day :)
May Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 12:37 PM
Very nicely depicted winter scene Heidi
Sands Avatar
December 10, 2021 at 7:38 AM
Thank you Joseph :)
Theraven Avatar
December 8, 2021 at 6:51 PM
Heidi, Beautiful, your mountains. And a wondeful illustration in a poem fresh as new fallen snow. -Richard
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December 10, 2021 at 7:37 AM
Thank you Richard :)
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December 8, 2021 at 12:19 PM
Such a divine description! I saw every snowflake...entranced by the Winter's sky, feeling a crystal ringling with every delightlful chill! Joe.
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December 8, 2021 at 1:26 PM
Hi Joe. Thank you so much. I am happy to see your comment. I hope all is well :)
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December 7, 2021 at 5:33 AM
Indeed the images you have penned Heidi are gloriously Winter! It's like a painting! Happy Tuesday!!!
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December 7, 2021 at 11:09 AM
Thank you, my friend! Happy Tuesday :) hugs
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December 6, 2021 at 2:45 AM
Captivating imagery depicting winter's show, dearest Heidi! Blessings!
Sands Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 7:08 AM
Thank you very much Demetrios. Today it is icy rain on top of snow. I hope you are feeling better every day. My thoughts are with you. Blessings :)
Mchattie Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Winter is a beast especially up here in Saskatchewan. Lovely imagery my friend. Stay warm.
Sands Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 6:19 PM
Winter gets rough here too. But, I do like the beauty in these mountains and the warmth of the woodstove. Thank you David :)
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December 5, 2021 at 10:45 AM
Hello Heidi, winter is proud of the display it has spread. Hugs.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 12:08 PM
Hello Heidi I am glad. Hugs. You are welcome.
Sands Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 12:54 PM
Hi Darlene. Yes. Thank you. Hugs :)
Hankins Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 9:42 AM
Lovely descriptive writing, Heidi. Thanks for sharing this.
Sands Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 12:54 PM
Thank you Milton and you are welcome :)
Cunningham Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 9:15 AM
Beautiful imagery Heidi, love the winter in all its glory. Tom
Sands Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 12:53 PM
Thank you Tom. I love it too :)
Awtry Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 9:12 AM
Beautiful picture Heidi :)
Sands Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 12:53 PM
Hi. Nice to see you PS. Thank you for your visit and comment :)
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