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Trek Through a Winter Wonderland

Nearby are we to a beautiful lake,
the deepest one in the whole USA.
A trek to its rim we’re ready to take
on this wonderful snowy winter’s day.
Wearing our snowshoes, by sunlight’s first ray,
we go round Rim Drive; we’re well on our way!

At Windy Ridge, we can feel a light breeze
as we breathe in the air so crisp and clean.
Then onward we go, surrounded by trees.
This winter wonderland glistens – pristine,
and being a part of this perfect scene,
we cannot help feeling simply serene.

Beyond us on the horizon we see
the ridges of mountains outlined in blue.
White frosting adorns each tree prettily
when the best part of all comes into view!
It matches the sky’s most beautiful hue.
To gaze at this lake is all we can do!

A rose dusk turns into a sapphire night.
We camp underneath the brilliant starlight.

Dec. 29, 2018 for the Winter Wonderland Contest
and for Eve Roper's Sleeping Volcano Poetry Contest;
 the Crater Lake was my inspiration.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 1/25/2019 5:59:00 PM
Congratulations wonderful poem!
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Date: 1/23/2019 8:22:00 PM
Beautiful Andrea! Congratulations on your first place win! : ) xxoo
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Date: 1/23/2019 3:31:00 PM
Andrea, you created what I was looking for, a poem with great imagery and feeling. Thank you so much for entering my contest. Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 1/1/2019 12:25:00 PM
Delightfully beautiful, Andrea. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 12/31/2018 11:14:00 AM
I doubt if I shall ever visit the area but it sounds wonderful in your description,Andrea. Congratulations.
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Date: 12/31/2018 10:23:00 AM
Congratulations Andrea, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, due to the exacting syllable counts and perfect rhyme requirements this contest was very tough to judge, well done my friend, Emile.
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Date: 12/31/2018 6:34:00 AM
I just love your sonnets! You are one of the only poets who uses enjambment so seamlessly. To answer your question, I will be on here whenever I have time (which, let's be honest - with work and a one year old, might not be as often as I'd like!)
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Date: 12/30/2018 11:11:00 AM
Beautiful imagery, Andrea, being from Texas and winter being my least favorite season, I didn't get very far with this challenge. Best of luck and happy new year my friend! John
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Date: 12/30/2018 9:26:00 AM
A winter wonderland, indeed. Nature and your wonderful sonnet are so inspiring, Andrea. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes to you for a happy new year.. ~Susan
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Date: 12/30/2018 2:06:00 AM
Gorgeous imagery. Happy New Year Andrea.
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Date: 12/29/2018 7:27:00 PM
Such a beautiful scene...the mystique of nature...All the best Andrea...Happy New Year
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Date: 12/29/2018 2:15:00 PM
Beautiful, Andrea! You took me on a wonderful winter wonderland trek.
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Date: 12/29/2018 1:59:00 PM
what gorgeous imagery Andrea, i struggle with a normal sonnet, this is beyond my capabilities with extra lines lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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