The Ghosts of Winter

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Hollow is the chilling winds of October,
Frozen solid is the lunar moon that illuminates the night,
Fears lost kindred roam the ice fields of limbo,
Under the clarity of forbidden warmth, that has been
Shielded beyond the reach of the spiritually deprived,
And depraved.
Spirit wonders drifting amongst the snow packs,
These lost members of humanity, hanging on the sheered
Edge of mankind’s reality, the doomed stalkers whom
Wailing cries haunt, split the chilling silence of winter
By depth degree, in an eerie shroud of the forgotten and
Betrayed.
Hatred’s chains of malice’s intent drag behind them, these
Ghosts of winter, tangled roots of ignorance are left intertwined
Mangled amongst the shades of life’s regrets, clanging linkages
Of harden steel, the bass metal of kindness tarnished by greed’s
Deist, and financial lust for profits high cost in flesh and bone.
Shadow figures placing their hands of frost, against the window
Pains that gleam with the flickering lights of the seasonal
Celebration called Christmas.
 Harken this message my friends. is it not the time for
Forgiveness, let us then the living raise a toast of holiday cheer,
In these beings honor, for the harsh road hey tread is a lonely
Venue unto nowhere.
Live each day to the fullest, let the true meaning of Christmas
Swell within your heart and envelope thy soul,  and  just maybe
The ghosts of winter will rest at peace at last.

BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 12/18/2014 1:38:00 PM
A strong and moving poem with a message for all, during this season.
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Date: 12/18/2014 3:18:00 AM
Very beautiful pen Cheryl! Truly enjoyed your piece dear friend. I like the end for sure. A 7 for you! Have a nice day! Wish you a very Merry Christmas! :) Love and hugs! xxx D.
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Date: 12/18/2014 12:10:00 AM
I was fortunate o read 2 beautiful poems from you tonight, thank you! and Merry Christmas!!
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Date: 12/17/2014 11:55:00 PM
EXCELLENT!! "Mangled amongst the shades of life’s regrets" is so poetic, and beautiful in a macabre way.. AWESOME WRITE! ~JOEL
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