The Charm of Winter Interlude

sprinkles of  studded snowflakes white
bathe faces in  lamplights’ braided glow
anklets of stars shape alleys with solstice delight
breeze plays the flute, gloves touching fires slow
evening strolls among vanishing wet-sprayed dew

of what magic this sagittarian frost paints laces
ripening cups of dripping weeds, eyes radiating blue
bodies stitched in quilts warmed by coiled embraces
while stirrings of pearl doves’ tunes softly ensue
and so, winter descends with a chill and prayer. glory, glory be.


( for Carol Brown's Welcoming Winter Contest)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Johnson Avatar
March 24, 2014 at 7:59 PM
You have welcomed winter very prettily. Most of us are so happy to see it go. Nice poem. Love, Joyce
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February 6, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Wonderful portray of descending Winter!--kashinath
Wellington Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 9:11 PM
Nette, thanks for taking the time to read me and to make a comment, all the best in the contest. Joy (Jew)
Onclaud Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 6:21 AM
enjoted your message wit thanks, robb... keep the power of your pen fllowing! warmest, nette
Onclaud Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 6:20 AM
a sweet reat from you, andrea... thank you!
Dietrich Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 8:18 PM
What a very interesting and charming way to do the contest, Nette. Quite original! Luv, Andrea
Onclaud Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 1:14 PM
a pleasure to receive such lovely comment from you, carol. thanks loads! warnest,nette
Onclaud Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 12:50 PM
thanks for your lovely response and wishes, joyce! warmest, nette
Johnson Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 12:44 PM
This is a lovely entry Nette. Thank you for commenting on my latest posting and I look forward to seeing mor of your work. Love, Joyce
Onclaud Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 12:35 PM
so nice to see you here, farncine... thank you for your feedback! warmest, nette
Roberts Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 12:24 PM
thats lovely nette, good luck in the contest
Onclaud Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 12:02 PM
pleased you liked this one, emmanuel.. thanks loads! nette
Oke Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Good work! Weldone with the choice of words simple.
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