Winter

At the edge of winter 
hung the bright sun.
As the trees held out
 their arms.

To greet the warmth.
Dark and light came and went.
As the shadows fell across the sky.
Winter will be sleeping soon!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Chappell Avatar
July 24, 2018 at 11:12 AM
you know this is wonderful Debbie sending love always god bless Duncan
Sietesantos Avatar
March 1, 2018 at 12:53 PM
Hi Debbie, I enjoyed reading this piece which is such a lovely personification of winter! The imagery is captivating. Hugs. Pandita
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2017 at 8:33 PM
Reading this one again. I sure do like it a lot, Debbie.
Ashley Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 1:26 PM
Beautiful imagery with excellent poetic expression. Enjoyed!
Goudreau Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 10:04 PM
Beautiful imagery Debbie. The descriptions are captivating. Love the message. As the trees held out their arms to greet the warmth. Magnificent you are. Such a talent!
May Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM
So beautifully expressed ...enjoyed
De Burca Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 7:27 AM
One of my favourite seasons and you captured the mood so well in your verse, love the first verse in particular. The image of the trees outstretched embracing the season. Magic.
Deschler Avatar
September 24, 2017 at 4:58 PM
A lovely poem about one of my favorite seasons ... We have had some unseasonable warmth here in Wisconsin this week, so it was nice to read this and feel a little cooler... Great writing as always, Debbie :)
One Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 4:06 PM
This is beautiful..
Thirtyseven Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 8:53 AM
Beautiful verse. I really enjoy your approach to the first stanza.
Horsman Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 5:49 AM
this is sheer magic Debbie, love it...
Dietrich Avatar
September 1, 2017 at 5:11 PM
Debbie, I thought I Had commented to you just yesterday but if I did, I can't find where I went to comment. I am surprised you have never entered a Soup contest. Why not? It's the main reason I joined here. The contest themes are what inspire me to write. Hope you will try it.
Melugin Avatar
August 30, 2017 at 6:03 AM
Nice, Debbie, Nice... There's no frost on your pen! I like it! Chuck
Dietrich Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 5:37 PM
I REALLY like this one, Debbie. It's not too elaborate. So pretty in its simplicity.
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