White Lace

Winter cloaked in the whitest lace
Spreads its folds across the land
Transforming the earth's tired face
In beauty she makes her quiet stand

For those who weep for summer lost
And long for days of idle breath
Those days come at winter's cost 
She sings the songs of living death

For naught we argue with the wind
And rail at ice that will not weep
Hoping these days will soon rescind
And her buried promises  keep

Winter dances with solemn grace
Dressed in her white gown of lace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Gifford Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 12:57 PM
I enjoyed reading your winter poem , Barbara. I especially liked how you ended your poem. Beautiful! :)
Horn Avatar
August 20, 2014 at 6:00 AM
Yes, you are right. You were on to something. Of course, it was another great poem like you always write. If you were really a gargantuan gorlock Would on your neck, you wear a clock? Fascinating. Jim Horn
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August 19, 2014 at 6:03 PM
Absolutely, positively marvelous. Jim Horn http://www.ask.com/wiki/Gorlok?o=2800&qsrc=999&ad=doubleDown&an=apn&ap=ask.com
Gorelick Avatar
August 19, 2014 at 8:24 PM
Thank you so much Jim..Id forgotten about this poem..I must have been on something when I wrote it..haha
Lindley Avatar
June 22, 2014 at 12:34 AM
My God what a gem!!!!! I am grabbing this to add to my fav!!!! bravooooooooooooo!!!!!!
Gorelick Avatar
June 22, 2014 at 1:03 AM
My goodness..amazing to see this old poem of mine. How time flies and all those winters come and go. Thank you so much. BG
Muzzey Avatar
October 30, 2010 at 9:05 AM
Congratulations on your fourth place win with this wonderful Sonnet. I really enjoyed seeing your poetic pictures. Caryl
Kendrick Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 4:03 PM
Congrats ...Sara
Brown Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Congratulations Barbara on your win in John Freeman's Sonnet contest. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 10:56 AM
What a very elegant take on winter in this beautiful sonnet of yours, Barbara :) -- congrats on your win :)-- nikko :)
Mannan Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 8:58 PM
What a beautiful portrayal of winter. Many congratulations Barbara for this win.
Richards Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 6:49 PM
I love the winter snow in comparison to gown of lace...just lovely, Barbara! Congratulations on this fine sonnet! ~ Carrie
Mehta Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Barbara
Devonshire Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Glad to see this one in the winners' Circle, Dear LNC. Congratulations on your big win! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 5:44 PM
Congrats BG on your super big win in Moses contest with this excellent entry luv.. very impressive write and well deserved win tonight .. enjoy another sweet victory and success..luv..
Freeman Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Great job with this top ten honor success, "Beautiful" Barbara, "Congratulations", Agape, Moses
Keogh Jr. Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 6:23 PM
My mother used to refer to snowflakes as liquid lace. You have done nice work here, Barbara. This should be a keeper! Regards and thank you! Gerard.
Fraser Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Natures lace, so white and pure. In virgin carpet ours eyes in allure. So beautifully so, we can close our eyes. For in them we still see, her every day prize > lovely title Barbara to a bonnie write >> James :)
Kendrick Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 4:23 PM
Very descriptive of winter..I can see the scene..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Sara
Devonshire Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 6:20 AM
What a wondeful sonnet, Barbara. Snow can look like "white lace." I hope you are entering this one in John Freeman's English sonnet contest. The form is perfect and the description awesome! Love, Carolyn
Smith Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 2:58 PM
another very good read....thank you.
Horsman Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 10:42 PM
this is really outstanding, Barbara. love the form and you complement its very existence. i miss the winters here in western australia. you have brought it all alive again for me, for that thank you.. into my fav it goes Harry
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October 18, 2010 at 9:39 PM
My Dear Barbeeg, I offer Congratulations now I know this is a Winner YOU touch the fibers of my HEART I LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOUR Liege...H G
Roberts Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 9:34 PM
that is an absolutely stunning sonnet, beautiful
Loving Iii Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 6:39 PM
now that's poetry! John Henry Loving III
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