Valsa George Poet Rhyme

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Winter Chill

Outside, the air has grown inordinately chill.
As the winds fatten into swirling, sweeping gales,
Snow forms into heaps, structured like mounds and hill.
Silent and solitary lie the inert sleeping vales.

Winter days are growing brief and icy cold.
Mountain peaks glisten in granulated powdery frost.
Trees devoid of leaves look so fatigued and old.
The lustrous sheen of the sun is thoroughly lost

Snow lies all around like glistening folds of silk
Snowflakes spin and dance in bedimmed light
The earth looks like an upturned barrel of milk
Winter paints the land in colors of gleaming white

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~Placed First~

Brian's Contest- You Decide
Jan.14.2023

~Placed First~

12 Lines of Rhyme- 
Winter Nature Themed Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Tania Kitchin

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Len Gasun February 5, 2023 at 3:26 AM Wow! So beautiful! Snow lies all around like glistening folds of silk,Snowflakes spin and dance in bedimmed light,The earth looks like an upturned barrel of milk. How I wish we have snow here even once. Exceptional write as always my dear friend Valsa. Love this a lot and enjoyed! Big congrats again on your well-deserved top win! Hugs

Sam Kauffman January 31, 2023 at 9:49 AM Dearest Valsa, congratulations on your top win! As always your amazing imagery and use of words brings a big smile to my face - snow like folds of silk and fat winds indeed! I always look forward to your word treasures, surely an outgrowth of your heart's creativity. Blessings dear friend!

Linda Alice Fowler January 28, 2023 at 7:16 AM Hi Valsa. A beautiful piece of work. Back with a second congratulations on the win in Brian's contest!

Paula Goldsmith January 25, 2023 at 9:58 AM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write/picture. Winter is cold so stay warm with blessings................

Mike Gentile January 25, 2023 at 4:25 AM Valsa, congratulations on your win with these wonderful lines of Winter, you certainly capture it!!!

Joanna Daniel January 24, 2023 at 8:53 PM An upturned barrel of milk - brilliant, Valsa, congratulations:)

Tania Kitchin January 24, 2023 at 6:08 PM Valsa, a gorgeous poem, love the vivid imagery, congratulations on your first place win in the contest! Valsa George January 27, 2023 at 6:24 AM Thanks a lot Tania. I am excited to know that my poem is placed first. So grateful to you.. ! Sorry for the late response. I was away from home, traveling for three days !~

Linda Alice Fowler January 24, 2023 at 5:44 PM Nicely done Valsa! Congratulations on your win! :)

Sotto Poet January 24, 2023 at 3:13 PM Valsa, back with Congratulations for getting first place in the contest.

Jim Slaughter January 19, 2023 at 10:33 AM Beautiful imagery, Valsa, and BOL in the contest.

Sara Kendrick January 17, 2023 at 9:28 AM Ahh!! The snow is beautiful but dangerous and limiting in movement at times. Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Kim Rodrigues January 17, 2023 at 5:53 AM The only touch I’ve had this year was the day I left Minneapolis- a snow storm that sent the kids home from school. It was beautiful. …and literally 2 snowflakes on my car window then nada. So I embrace “ Snowflakes spin and dance in bedimmed light…”

Bj Legros Kelley January 16, 2023 at 9:49 PM Your poem is dazzling Valsa, bringing me back to memories of a world painted white, and the snow still falling in great big flakes. Stay warm sweet friend, with a nice cup of rose petal tea, and a cozy blanket to snuggle you softly as you pen your beautiful poems <3

Joseph P. DiMino January 15, 2023 at 1:44 PM "winds fatten into swirling, sweeping gales" -- "The earth looks like an upturned barrel of milk"~ Such wonderful description. Good luck in contest, certainly a contender. Blessings.

Mystic Rose Rose January 14, 2023 at 11:23 AM The earth looks like an upturned barrel of milk, you write like silk my friend, love the luster of your thoughts Valsa George January 15, 2023 at 5:59 AM Thank you so much dear Rose. I enjoyed your comment much

Susan Ashley January 14, 2023 at 9:05 AM Dearest Valsa, my heart's imagination revels in the snowy beauty of your exquisite poem rich with imagery and metaphors. Your unique artistry is vivid and vibrant "Snow lies all around like glistening folds of silk" and "The earth looks like an upturned barrel of milk".. this beauty you've captured is what I adore about snow and I admire the skill it took to capture the creative verses of your exceptional poem. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan Valsa George January 15, 2023 at 4:55 AM Susan, I consider myself to be lucky to have associated with poets of your caliber and share friendship with you. You always put me in a bigger frame than I deserve. You have great words of encouragement for all. Your comments reflect the greatness of your heart. Thank you so much,dear Susan

Sotto Poet January 14, 2023 at 6:37 AM Valsa, the brilliance of your poetry is really stunning. Absolutely beautiful in terms of its imagery and presentation. Valsa George January 15, 2023 at 4:50 AM You always leave me floating in the air with your lovely comments. I am at a loss for words to thank you enough.

Vijay Pandit January 14, 2023 at 5:48 AM Wonderful winter images, Valsa. Enjoyed the descriptions of nature's beauty. Best to you. Valsa George January 15, 2023 at 4:48 AM Nothing to match your nature descriptions... Vijay ! Thanks a lot for your kind words

Tom Cunningham January 13, 2023 at 11:17 PM Love the winter imagery Valsa, you create a winter wonderland with your words. Tom Valsa George January 15, 2023 at 4:47 AM Glad for your highly encouraging comment dear Tom. Thanks a lot.

Victor Buhagiar January 13, 2023 at 10:56 PM Dear Valsa, your poem shines gloriously. So sublime in its imagery and visuals. Best for a win. Valsa George January 15, 2023 at 4:46 AM Thanks a lot dear Victor