The Colors of Winter

October enters on a chilly wind,
The leaves fall from the trees.
Harvest is done, the fields lay bare,
The birds now take their leave.

All nature prepares for winter.
They ensure their dens will be warm.
Some lay in nuts and grasses,
To see them through fierce winter storms.

Soon ice will form on the lake,
The first snows begin to fall.
The air grows steadily cooler,
And the Northern Lights have a ball.

All seasons have their own special colors.
This goes for Winter as well,
And the Northern Lights are a rainbow,
A rainbow of colors that swell.

They writhe and twist across the sky,
And sometimes they shoot like an arrow.
Sometimes they billow like a curtain in the wind.
Sometimes they're round or narrow.

They are a gay display of color,
Against a black velvet sky.
Winter is filled with color,
If we will just open our eyes.

There are sparkling stars against a black velvet sky,
And icey blues to whitest white,
And icicles forming crystal chandeliers,
To brighten the darkest night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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April 22, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Beautiful Howard. I have written about the Northern Lights too. If you have time please look up my poem Living Light. God Bless, JB
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April 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Hi Judy, You have written a lovely, lyrical, reflective poem with an unusual slant on winter’s charm which can be overlooked by many. Excellent colour and scene portait. I was quite moved by your appreciation of Bracelet Of Stars. Thank you so much, Howard
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November 22, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Wonderful imagery in your poem and you describe winter really well.. especially in the last two stanzas..
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November 22, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Thank you so much Silent One. God Bless, JB
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November 20, 2023 at 10:46 AM
Wow!! The northern lights. I like seeing them in pictures and I have seen them in movies, but I would that would be awesome to see them in person. Thank you for sharing this one that has good rhythm, rhyme and flow with us and for stopping by my page. Sara K
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November 21, 2023 at 4:15 AM
The Northern Lights start appearing in October and last throughout the winter. You can also see the Sundogs throughout September and October along the river in the NWT. Great sights and a blessing for me to see. Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB
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November 10, 2023 at 6:13 AM
I enjoyed your work very well thank you for posting
Ball Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 4:05 AM
Thank you so much Joyce. God Bless, JB
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November 8, 2023 at 9:16 AM
This poem is such a pleasure to read Judy. You have captured so many delights,’ Soon ice will form on the lake’ ‘ And the Northern Lights are a rainbow’ sparkling stars against a black velvet sky’ Beautiful, vivid imagery throughout that is quite captivating. A magical read. Thank you for sharing. Loved it. :):)
Ball Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 11:53 AM
Thank you so much Christina. God Bless, JB
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November 3, 2023 at 2:22 PM
I love watching the "Northern Lights", we get them in southwest Texas. Your imagery was colorful, and I liked the rhyme form for this poem. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Ball Avatar
November 3, 2023 at 2:34 PM
Thank you so much Bill. God Bless, JB
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November 3, 2023 at 4:01 AM
Such a beautiful description of Winter. A fav for me. Well written.
Ball Avatar
November 3, 2023 at 4:36 AM
Thank you so much Jeanette. God Bless, JB
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November 2, 2023 at 7:12 PM
Colors become a tool of those trapped inside. Those that notice when new colors arrive. When snow and frost suddenly come alive. Winter becomes the thing where imagination flies.
Ball Avatar
November 3, 2023 at 4:35 AM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
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November 2, 2023 at 1:09 PM
It's nice to think of winter with colors since I just find it so dreary and grey. Nicely done, Judy.
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November 2, 2023 at 7:07 PM
Thank you so much Andrea. God Bless, JB
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November 2, 2023 at 6:50 AM
Winter can be appealing. Depends on one's point of view. Great descriptions. Blessings.
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November 2, 2023 at 7:10 PM
Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB
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November 1, 2023 at 5:08 PM
A lovely poem. I enjoyed reading it.
Ball Avatar
November 2, 2023 at 5:10 AM
Thank you so much Hilda. God Bless, JB
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November 1, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Wonderful and creative, colors of winter, you make Winter seem appealing, nicely done Judy!!
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November 2, 2023 at 5:07 AM
Thank you so much Mark. God Bless, JB
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November 1, 2023 at 1:47 PM
- You have described the winter beautifully, Judy ... we had our first snow today ... (I'm not happy:))) - hugs
Ball Avatar
November 2, 2023 at 5:02 AM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise. I got my flu shot yesterday and it gave me a horrendous cold.(sigh) God Bless, JB
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November 1, 2023 at 1:29 PM
Beautiful winter images throughout, Judy. They are a gay display of color, Against a black velvet sky. Winter is filled with color, If we will just open our eyes-- I agree-- you captured the essence in these lines!
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November 2, 2023 at 4:54 AM
Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB
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