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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Date: 12/21/2021 6:41:00 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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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/23/2021 12:29:00 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 :)
Date: 12/11/2021 5:04:00 PM
Hello Heidi ... easy to picture the scene that present in your poem Heidi. Thank you - Lindsay
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/12/2021 12:52:00 PM
Nice to hear that. I appreciate your visit and kind comments Lindsay. I hope you are having a nice day :)
Date: 12/9/2021 12:37:00 PM
Very nicely depicted winter scene Heidi
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/10/2021 7:38:00 AM
Thank you Joseph :)
Date: 12/8/2021 6:51:00 PM
Heidi, Beautiful, your mountains. And a wondeful illustration in a poem fresh as new fallen snow. -Richard
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Date: 12/10/2021 7:37:00 AM
Thank you Richard :)
Date: 12/8/2021 12:19:00 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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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/8/2021 1:26:00 PM
Hi Joe. Thank you so much. I am happy to see your comment. I hope all is well :)
Date: 12/7/2021 5:33:00 AM
Indeed the images you have penned Heidi are gloriously Winter! It's like a painting! Happy Tuesday!!!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/7/2021 11:09:00 AM
Thank you, my friend! Happy Tuesday :) hugs
Date: 12/6/2021 2:45:00 AM
Captivating imagery depicting winter's show, dearest Heidi! Blessings!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/6/2021 7:08:00 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 :)
Date: 12/5/2021 6:00:00 PM
Winter is a beast especially up here in Saskatchewan. Lovely imagery my friend. Stay warm.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/5/2021 6:19:00 PM
Winter gets rough here too. But, I do like the beauty in these mountains and the warmth of the woodstove. Thank you David :)
Date: 12/5/2021 10:45:00 AM
Hello Heidi, winter is proud of the display it has spread. Hugs.
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Date: 12/6/2021 12:08:00 PM
Hello Heidi I am glad. Hugs. You are welcome.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/5/2021 12:54:00 PM
Hi Darlene. Yes. Thank you. Hugs :)
Date: 12/5/2021 9:42:00 AM
Lovely descriptive writing, Heidi. Thanks for sharing this.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/5/2021 12:54:00 PM
Thank you Milton and you are welcome :)
Date: 12/5/2021 9:15:00 AM
Beautiful imagery Heidi, love the winter in all its glory. Tom
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/5/2021 12:53:00 PM
Thank you Tom. I love it too :)
Date: 12/5/2021 9:12:00 AM
Beautiful picture Heidi :)
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Heidi Sands
Date: 12/5/2021 12:53:00 PM
Hi. Nice to see you PS. Thank you for your visit and comment :)
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