Ralph Sergi Poet Iambic Pentameter

The Art of Snow

The Art of Snow

I sit and gaze upon the wintry slope 
Inside my aged abode so drab and plain. 

Engulfed by white, the blizzard moves along 
To lather brilliant bright the creviced roads - 
A sparkling path to Heaven on display. 

Angelic statues once were naked trees, 
But now are blurred as in a Renoir style. 

A muted palette paints the lovely scene, 
Contrasted by the blue clouds up above. 

The snow maintains the beauty coating all, 
Into a wonderland of white and blue  
Until the cold departs and warmth returns. 

Snow - Poetry Contest November 16, 2015
Sponsored by Shadow Hamilton

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Ralph Sergi December 22, 2015 at 9:19 AM Hi Funom: Thank you for your interesting comments as always.

Funom Makama December 22, 2015 at 7:49 AM your discrete lines filled with sweet smelling ingredients so palatable to the mind are just beyond gratitude and appreciation. This page is a wonder and your poetry speaks volume of creativity beyond physical perspective. keep it up friend and this is definitely a 7.

Arthur Vaso December 9, 2015 at 11:54 PM Hi Ralph,my apologies for not dropping by sooner, sometimes I get lost running around this site.I love Russian literature and this poem just reminds me of that style of prose and writing, this is indeed a superb poem! A7 Ralph Sergi December 13, 2015 at 1:34 PM Hi Arthur: Thank you for your interesting comment.

Ralph Sergi December 7, 2015 at 7:15 AM Hi Suzanne: Thank you for your comment. I enjoyed doing it.

Suzanne Delaney December 7, 2015 at 12:48 AM This is a nice rhythm for describing a winter scene. I enjoyed reading it tonight.s SuZ

Ralph Sergi November 27, 2015 at 4:32 PM Hi Anne Lise: Thank you for your comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 27, 2015 at 3:54 PM - A beautiful poetic image of snow, Ralph ! - (7) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Janice Canerdy November 23, 2015 at 11:14 AM A 7 for sure--lovely! Janice

Cona Adams November 23, 2015 at 10:44 AM I always enjoy poems about snow. This one is a winner. An easy seven for me. Ralph Sergi November 23, 2015 at 11:20 AM Thanks Cona, but it was supposed to be a rhyme. but I enjoyed struggling with it.

Andrea Dietrich November 22, 2015 at 4:57 PM very nice one with a great title!

Ralph Sergi November 22, 2015 at 11:20 AM Hi Richard: Thank you very much.

Richard Lamoureux November 22, 2015 at 10:02 AM What an excellent entry!

Ralph Sergi November 20, 2015 at 11:16 AM Excuse me, Liam, I meant a PLEASANT weekend.

Rizwana Bhurani November 20, 2015 at 10:10 AM Superb artistic snow portrayed

Liam Mcdaid November 19, 2015 at 3:13 PM beautifully crafted piece ralph excellent pen wishing you a blessed weekend dear friend Ralph Sergi November 19, 2015 at 3:39 PM Thank you, Liam: I also wish you a peasant weekend.

Pandita Sietesantos November 18, 2015 at 8:07 AM Hi Ralph, after reading this lovely tribute to "Snow," I will see it with new eyes! You are a true artist! Good luck in the contest and a 7! Pandita Ralph Sergi November 18, 2015 at 9:30 AM Hola Pandita: Thank you for your kind comment.

Tim Smith November 17, 2015 at 4:45 PM Fabulous imagery Ralph. You paint a beautiful picture.

Jan Allison November 16, 2015 at 5:49 PM WOW!!!!!!! hugs jan xxx7