Winter Ghost

A withered red maple leaf,
 clings upon a frozen branch.
An autumn remnant haunting, 
      winter’s ice blue sky.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kendrick Avatar
November 18, 2015 at 9:10 AM
Winters come and winters go but this work will stand forever!!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara
Puddifoot Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 3:30 PM
a very elegantly written dodoitsu, beautiful, i can't imagine a better rendering of the form - congrats on your win!
Roper Avatar
November 14, 2015 at 11:33 PM
Beautiful, David, congratulations on your win!
Ober Avatar
November 14, 2015 at 11:23 AM
David, you created such a wonderful image with that "withered red maple leaf." I love the idea of a remnant of autumn haunting the winter sky. Big congratulations on your 1st place win in my contest!
A  Avatar
November 14, 2015 at 7:46 AM
Hi David, Congratulations on your "Winter Dodoitsu Win." Luv SKAT
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
November 14, 2015 at 5:38 AM
David, this a beauty, BIG CONGRATULATIONS! honored to share same spot with you!~Olive Eloisa =`)
Cheema Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 9:22 PM
Congrats on your first placement!
Merryman Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 7:59 PM
I love the image you have painted with your words! Congrats on a well-deserved 1st place win! Love, Kim
Richards Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 7:57 PM
Such an honor to share this spot with you David. You have mastered the short form !!
Gorelick Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 3:00 PM
Oh wow, such beauty in so few words. Congrats. BG
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 2:05 PM
Absolutely beautiful David - many congrats:-) hugs jan xx
Callus Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 1:18 PM
Very creative David; lovely imagery. A winner in jmy eyes! #7 Regards // paul
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