Winter Dream

The air is growing cold 
and as I walk against the wind 
     I realize that man has not yet
              conquered 
         the elements
                     Moving on, I see buildings, 
tall trees, and a fellow traveller
       on this solar boat
  The sun beams down on 
        our blue home
  Provides a little warmth 
on this frigid afternoon 
   Then I arrive home 
where a cup of hot tea 
    ends the effects 
of winter 
   We must take sustenance 
in what we have 
   and not succumb 
to despair or excess vanity 
    For we did not make 
this world
But we are allowed a 
short stay here 
Which we should make the most of 
while we still can
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Andresen Avatar
December 30, 2011 at 1:48 PM
I like yours Winter Dream Matthew. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU! oxox love Anne-Lise
Greenlee Avatar
December 26, 2011 at 7:22 PM
very nice indeed!And yes,love is the most powerful emotion,you can tell with one look...thanks for visiting my poetry....
Breidenthal Avatar
December 25, 2011 at 4:40 PM
Simply beautiful. I love how reflective and insightful this poem is. The style, also, is very attractive to the reader I would like to think. Always, Laura
Fiery Avatar
December 24, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Excellent Mathew...u wrote this with such an elan...great to read with the same spirit...cheers again!!!
Ball Avatar
December 22, 2011 at 3:57 AM
WoW! Not only fine verse but excellent insight here. I love a poem with a message and this has a good one. Good job here. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB :)
Haick Avatar
December 20, 2011 at 9:22 PM
This could only come from one with wisdom, Matt...This is profound...Thanks for visiting..yes, "Luna Yearns" did win. A cup of hot tea on a cold day is one of the "priceless" things to enjoy. Happy Hanukah, Matt! God bless. Love, Annalise
Maverick Avatar
December 20, 2011 at 4:53 PM
Can't argue with that Matthew..) 'liked the eternal overtones within the tea taken at home & all..!
Dietrich Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 5:01 PM
You always have such great philosophy on life and how it should be lived, making the most of it, Matt.
Kendrick Avatar
December 19, 2011 at 4:44 PM
So many learn the last two lines late or too late in life..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara
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