Winter Is On His Way

Now autumn is fading slowly away and nights lengthen
oh! too soon marches in winter with icy chilly fingers 
that every thing touched falls into deep slumbering sleep .
as soft pure white flakes fall thick and fast covering all/

Letting us know that it will be long till the sun breaks
winter's time to rule with Jack Frost playing his jokes.
Water slows and often freezes as it touches frozen land
hoar frost covers the trees. icicles descend from branches.

The earth becomes a wonder land that sparkles and twinkles
as we huddle in front of roaring log fire that hiss and spit
sullenly at us sending showers of red hot sparks of weird
colours that enchant and beguile us with heavenly pine scents.

The air is full of different scents and spices from all the goodies
that have been baked, tantalizing our taste buds and we think
Winter is not so bad as we sing carols and play the usual games
while we tear open all the delightful  presents under the tree
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Meadows Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 5:28 AM
A lovely poem. Well done.
George Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 8:26 PM
Soon winter will come with her icy fingers and most of the people will stay indoors ! It has its boon and bliss alike. We don't have winter here in my place. However winter season is a beauty to behold from far. "The earth becomes a wonder land that sparkles and twinkles as we huddle in front of roaring log fire that hiss and spit" Beautiful description dear Shadow.
Baker Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 8:45 PM
You sure know how to paint a wintery scene with your imagery and descriptive poetry, Shadow. Thanks for bringing back some good and fun memories of Christmas and winters past. Have a pleasant week! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Hamilton Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 9:44 PM
aw ty Bill memories are good to recall hugs Shadow
Delaney Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Enchanting write, Shadow: Maybe winter isn’t so bad after all. Cheers, SuZ
Hamilton Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 2:25 PM
Hi Suz glad you enjoyed it hugs Shadow
Kendrick Avatar
October 27, 2023 at 2:37 PM
This one is very descriptive of the times ahead except for in the south we don't have snow very often. I enjoyed reading your lines. Thanks for sharing your work with us and for dropping by my page. Sara
Hamilton Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 2:23 PM
hi Sara ty for visiting my page and leaving such nice remarks sorry for slow reply I needed time to grieve my dog hugs Shadow
Empress Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 8:45 PM
Your way with conveying thoughts and feelings is so very descriptive and poetic. I absolutely love the way this flows and how you’ve woven words in such eloquence. I especially love the lines “ showers of red hot sparks of weird colours that enchant and beguile us with heavenly pine scents.” Just wow! That’s unique and very creative how you’ve phrased that! I am in awe captivated! Sending you light today and always
Hamilton Avatar
October 25, 2023 at 9:58 AM
Ty Ink for your lovely comments hugs Shadow
Dietrich Avatar
October 23, 2023 at 5:38 PM
Yes during holiday time. Winter is splendid. It is January I despise. Very pretty one.
Hamilton Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:04 PM
Ty Andy pleased you like it hugs Shadow
Bowring Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 3:05 PM
This is such an enchanting seasonal poem Shadow. So very descriptive and depicted beautifully. You’ve created some lovely, vivid images,’ as soft, pure white flakes full thick and fast covering all,’ ‘ hoar frost covers the trees’ ‘ roaring log fire’. Delightful! Love the last two lines with the arrival of the most magical time of the year’. So enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Hugs to you
Hamilton Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 3:10 PM
Ty Christina for your lovely remarks hugs Shadow
One Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 1:14 PM
Yes you are right and you describe it so well.. nice use of adjectives and vocabulary throughout your poem...
Hamilton Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 2:12 PM
ty dear Silent enjoyed your comments Hugs Shadow
Poet Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 1:04 PM
Very well written; with excellent imagery and language use. Winter will soon be here, and I really don't like the cold.
Hamilton Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 2:10 PM
nor do I Hate being cold ty very much for your kind comments hugs Shadow
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