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Suzette Richards' Life'S About Choices Contest

Winter

~slight typo corrected

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Winter hunts like a vile thief 
Ripping chilled boughs fast...how brief
While stars cast their halo 's glint ---
Time bestows angst or relief.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Another excellent poem. I can't remember if I posted my poem for this contest yet. I think I did!
Winter Avatar
March 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Brilliant Writing! Best, Anne
Hind Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM
a gorgeous take on this contest!! you might want to change "gilnt to glint" though- just helping out, it would be a shame to just let it go...beautiful, a fav
Onclaud Avatar
March 13, 2026 at 3:57 AM
thanks paige...done! i used my cellphone writing this one.
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