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The Loch In Winter

Stark shape defined against a winter sky, A dormant beauty perfectly outlined, Stripped bare of leaves, I cannot just pass by. I pause to contemplate this scene sublime And thank the Artist who, perhaps with me in mind, To such effect these wintry elements combined.

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Kevin Shaw

Date: 9/24/2017 4:55:00 PM

There is a sublime quality to your poem, I can picture the scene perfectly. The poet is the Artist, painting a picture in a few short words, kind regards to you Peter, Kevin

Peter Rees
Date: 9/25/2017 4:53:00 AM

Thank you Kevin. The poem was written to accompany a photograph in a Blurb book I have just self-published, "Return to an Island". "I" and "Me" are references to myself as poet and photographer. The "Artist", with capital "A" is God. But the joy of poetry is that we can read into a poem what we like. Thank you indeed for your thoughtful comment.

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/24/2017 4:14:00 PM

I am back again for the 4th time. I seem to be mesmerized by the poem but also by the story it creates in my mind. The story becomes clearer with each read.

Peter Rees
Date: 9/25/2017 4:57:00 AM

Well hello again.I'm so pleased that this poem has really resonated with you. You'll see in my reply to Kevin that the Artist (capital "A") is God. This may give yet another way of reading the poem.

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/7/2017 7:50:00 AM

Just stopped by for another sojourn. Every time I read this I love it more. Afterward I envision a glowing door opening and a welcome of warmth and home awaiting.

Peter Rees
Date: 9/25/2017 4:58:00 AM

Lovely comment - thanks Patricia.

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 8/15/2017 3:58:00 PM

Made me smile I feel the same way about my bay. well done.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/12/2017 5:58:00 AM

What a vivid wonderful descriptive poem Peter I especially love the 4th line and can relate to it so much in some of my own poetry:-)I've not been to Scotland for many many years but it sure is beautiful:-) hugs jan xx

Peter Rees
Date: 8/12/2017 6:53:00 AM

What a lovely comment,Jan. I'm so pleased those few lines struck such a chord with you.You've made my happy day !

Corwin Donovan

Date: 8/11/2017 11:27:00 PM

Very short poem but still long enough to paint a nice picture. Enjoyed reading it

Peter Rees
Date: 8/12/2017 5:04:00 AM

Thanks Corwin. The poem was written to accompany a photograph in a book I have just published -So I'm pleased it painted a picture for you.