The Blues Up Beat

The frost has etched the green grass white.
Lavender clouds chased a red rimmed moon.
The maples branches writhe with fright
and I'm alone in a cold, cold room.
A light snow lifts the nascent gloom.

Moon caste blue shadows sparkle, now dance, 
as twigs skitter across the flurried lawn.
They seem to twirl on point, they prance.
I watch through the pane to the dance drawn.
The bleakness of night is now redrawn.

A symphony of woodwinds flute,
reeds whistle and brush a rousing beat, 
deep in my heart a delight roots;
I'm warmed now by a scene so sweet,
snow for Christmas what could compete?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 12/24/2013 12:23:00 AM
A captivating scene you have drawn. Congratulations and merry Christmas. Love, Joyce
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Date: 12/23/2013 6:24:00 AM
adjectives do not do this justice Debbie superb congrats on win "season's greetings" Shadow x smile hug
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Date: 12/21/2013 9:01:00 AM
Color and music in your poem Congrats on your win. BG
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Date: 12/21/2013 7:35:00 AM
congrats Debbie on your winning entry in my contest, beautifully done
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Date: 12/6/2013 4:45:00 PM
Beautiful, the pictures you've put in my head almost make me wish that my Christmases came in winter too.
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Date: 12/5/2013 8:23:00 PM
Ahh.....that last stanza alone, makes me want to borrow it.......I won't, but it stands on it's own merit alone as just about as good as it gets!
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Date: 12/5/2013 5:51:00 PM
Sweet and light it leaves one with a soft feeling within, i enjoyed this poem alot . cheri
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Date: 12/5/2013 9:00:00 AM
Mother Nature bows to this writing. A Winter Orchestra for the masses. Beautiful.
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Date: 12/5/2013 7:31:00 AM
lovely dance of nature
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Date: 12/4/2013 3:10:00 PM
beautiful, Debs. You said your muse was on vacation - well, she's certainly back home now : )
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Date: 12/4/2013 3:19:00 AM
Debbie, the new avathar really gives a much wise look rather than the previous one.Good poem. (: )Jenish.
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Date: 12/3/2013 7:47:00 PM
From the title, I thought you were talkin about listening to the Blues cher! (Love them blues!) Nonetheless, a beautiful, somewhat lonely and haunting write in your own unique style...
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Date: 12/3/2013 7:14:00 PM
Hi Debbie, A most refreshing write for the holiday season..Thanks for the visit to my verse.. Ken
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Date: 12/3/2013 6:44:00 PM
like an artist paints a canvas you have written a beautiful work
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Date: 12/3/2013 12:06:00 PM
Hi Debbie! Masterful as usual...I hope you are well....Caleb
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Date: 11/30/2013 8:02:00 PM
Hi Debbie my good friend, this poem is too cool Plus 25 if you know what I mean. good to hear from you.
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Date: 11/30/2013 7:51:00 PM
Debbie, I could sense a class write here.For some time i have planned to read poems from you,Suzanne,Andrea,Linda,nette,Carrie and other greats to get hold of meter.I would stop and take inspiration from great poets,which would be the best way to improve myself.Truly there are many poets mocking my poems.They do criticize me in their poems.I am taking this in a sportive spirit and am determined to improve myself. (: ) Jenish.
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Date: 11/30/2013 7:49:00 PM
Excellent! I especially enjoyed your last stanza. Bravo!
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Date: 11/30/2013 11:45:00 AM
This is so beautiful, Debbie! I really enjoyed the read. A wonderful piece of poetry for the Christmas season! Was this written for a contest? If so, I wish you the best of luck!
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Date: 11/30/2013 1:26:00 AM
Love the colorful way you did yours. I need to write one like this one. On my drive to Oregon with Joe I was trying to do this poem for the contest and absolutely nothing came to me. So I did Dr. Ram's contest instead. To be posted soon!!!
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Date: 11/29/2013 5:00:00 PM
Wow! A lovely write and yes christmas is a special season to witness so colourful and am glad I wz born in d month of dec 1st. Thanks for ur noble visits. Alwaz, Based On Belief.
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Date: 11/29/2013 3:08:00 PM
I love snow only on Christmas Day! Otherwise, I ,d rather go without all that hazardous driving :). Enjoy your winter poetry, Debbie! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving weekend :))
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Date: 11/28/2013 9:33:00 PM
Enjoyed the write on a winter night, Debbie
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