The Chill of Winter

Autumn’s but a memory as of late;
an early morning shiver fills the air;
the late summer blooms have all met their fate,
and birds have headed south to weather fair.

The country side is colored umber brown;
the shortened days ever dreary and bleak.
The winter cold driving my spirits down,
and my body for warm shelter does seek.

Snow is falling like feathers from the sky;
covering earth with a blanket of white.
Late afternoon giving up with a sigh,
and I am dreading this cold winter’s night.

Dreich times lead to my spirits abjection,
and leaves longing for life’s resurrection.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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James Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 6:25 AM
Winter just around the corner again. Don't get the snow like it was years ago but do like to see and be out in it when it first lays. After that I don't trust myself outdoors with my track record so keep it to a minimum. Enjoyed your poem John. Warm Hugs, Emilia : )
Gondolf Avatar
September 9, 2021 at 8:02 AM
Winter is my least favorite season; if I had my way I would hibernate with the bears. Thank you for all your support, Emilia, I appreciate you. Warm hugs to you, John
Ashley Avatar
December 28, 2017 at 9:27 PM
The 'chill of winter' is keenly felt in your beautifully written sonnet John. Your imagery is vibrant and lovely and your rhymes are wonderful. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
Gondolf Avatar
December 28, 2017 at 9:56 PM
Susan, your warm comments lessen the chill, thank you my friend. Best wishes to you. John
One Avatar
December 19, 2017 at 7:00 AM
A very good sonnet, that rhymes and flows very well and has great imagery..
Gondolf Avatar
December 19, 2017 at 2:10 PM
SO, thank you for your kind comment.
Andresen Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 4:28 PM
- King winter is already here in Norway, some snow and minus degrees - A lovely poem, John :) - Best wishes to you and your loved ones for a peaceful and beautiful Christmas :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :)
Gondolf Avatar
December 17, 2017 at 7:33 AM
Anne-Lise, thank you so much for the wonderful comments, I appreciate them so much. A joyous Christmas wish to you and yours!
Tripp Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 8:19 AM
Much vivid imagery here and I especially love the line "Late afternoon giving up with a sigh" Nice personification. The ending two lines, priceless. Great write, John.
Tripp Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 4:02 PM
The pleasure is all mine.
Gondolf Avatar
December 16, 2017 at 9:55 AM
Thank you so much my friend, I always appreciate your wonderful comments. I’m glad you enjoyed it; thanks for taking time to read my poetry.
Godwin Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 10:57 AM
Very lovely and the feel is completely delivered thru your imagery. I do have to look up 'dreich' now so not only did I get to read a lovely poem, I'm going to learn a new word! All the best ... CayCay
Gondolf Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 11:11 AM
CayCay, thank you for your wonderful comments. I learned a new word as well, I need a one syllable for dreary :) John
Sands Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 10:15 AM
Very well written John. I can completely relate to this as well ! :)
Gondolf Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 11:12 AM
Thank you, Heidi, I look forward to spring!
Hoffman Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 7:51 AM
An awesome nature sonnet that depicts how the changing seasons affect you…Can tell your not a winter person like me! Hope this winter will be a mild one John! Have a nice weekend!~Che :)
Gondolf Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Cheryl, thank you for your wonderful comment. You are correct, I'm a summer person! You have a nice weekend as well. John
Michael Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 7:16 AM
A cold cry...I would not survive such winters...A lovely description...All the best John
Gondolf Avatar
December 15, 2017 at 12:01 PM
Arturo, thanks so much for your kind comments.
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