Winter (Do Not Forget Among the Loss of Flowers) Me

winter
do not forget among the loss of flowers
me
beneath your death of snow

do not forget that bird of sun
the trees gave down there bending branches
to light the grass where love made little flowers

do not forget my love
the lights most fragile gift the sky
bowed low to give a blushing praise
to the joyful dance of star and moon

do not forget the nesting hope of spring
the freed sparrow of your fingers
the silence more deep then words

remember me in the summerless field
the slender moment bereft of rain
before life and you became
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Guzzi Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 10:34 AM
I agree wonderful! Definetly a #1 verse...congrad's Light & Love to my fav's
Peranteau Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 7:51 AM
What a fantastic poem !!!!! A well deserved win dear poet !! Congratulations !!! james
Haick Avatar
March 5, 2010 at 1:15 PM
My congratulations on your win, for this beautiful poem! Peace, Audrey
Tugaff Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 11:35 PM
Beautiful and well-crafter piece of art. Congratulations. Ernilando
Palli Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 7:54 AM
Beautiful words and congrats
Freeman Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Congratulations on your Seventh place win Orphani. Awesome Free Verse. Agape, Moses
Chu Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM
or mother nature is talking to winter
Chu Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM
I think you're talking about Mother Nature. Your lines are strong. I'm digging your line breaks. Congrats on the feature. Line 9, "lights" or "light's"?
Kendrick Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Great write. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Riley Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Great imagery and flow, love the story. Congrat on placing in the contest, good work. Judy Riley
Brown Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Congratulations on your win in the October 2009 PoetrySoup International Poetry Site Contest Orphani. Love, Carol
Mason Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 3:57 PM
Love the journey full circle through the seasons ... just a beautiful cadence to this wonderful write ..... o Congratulations on your win in the October Soup contest and keep up the great writing !!
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February 28, 2010 at 3:44 PM
Nice reflection with interesting imagery. Congratulations on being one of the winners in the Soup contest. Way to go! Enjoy your success. Karen
Caliri Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 11:37 AM
I thought this should been much higher in the judging...top 3...this is wonderfully penned and completely relocates the reader to another place...another spirit. Excellent...almost plain in its clearness of beauty... by "plain" I mean a compliment in its unclutteredness, yet detailed in expression.
Adeite Avatar
January 8, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Congrats on your wonderful poem making it through the first round, keep your powerful pen writing… excellent you! Your friend in poetry Adeleke
Smith Avatar
January 6, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Best of luck to you, your poetry is spectacularly free. .::James::.
Butler-Mendez Avatar
January 6, 2010 at 6:40 AM
This is just too sweet. Congratulations on making it to the first round. Well done.
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January 1, 2010 at 3:39 AM
Congratulations orphani ..........o , You have made it through the first round of judging for Poetrysoup October 13, 2009 poetry contest with your delightful free verse poem, "winter (do not forget among the loss of flowers) me." 2009 was a successful year of poetry for you. I come, now, wishing you continued success in your writing endeavors throughout 2010 and for many years to come. God be with you. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Goff Avatar
December 28, 2009 at 10:50 AM
wow! incredible poem! O' ..... GOOD LUCK IN THE FINALS! jimbo
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December 23, 2009 at 2:42 PM
My deepest thanks to all of you for your kind and generous words. Barry .....o...
Muzzey Avatar
December 23, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Orphani, a wonderfully written piece. So colorful are your words, a symphony of deep thought displayed with grace. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the finals. Caryl
Brown Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 8:56 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals .......O. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
Al-Khalili Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 4:35 AM
a beautiful write, words of great meaning. congrats on your poem making first round, it's incredible. love, sami.
Sheart Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Congrats on your poem making first round of ps contest!! Love Light Patty
George   Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Extremely beautiful! Congratulations on making through to the next round. Lainie
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