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Written January 19.2025

for Jasmine or Flakes Poetry Contest

by Ink Empress

Winter Jasmine

To cold winter months, I don't look forward
I know snowflakes have their own charm
A gentle snow can turn Autumn's orchard
into fairyland, like a cherished yarn.

And, the hush left by a new-falling snow
Gracefully, as though time has come undone
As we gaze at Winter's new painting show,
we recall winter fun when we were young

Earth seems to pause to admire its new look
we sit by fire singing some old songs
Friends and snow go together like a book
I still think warm's best, but I could be wrong!
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Date: 2/4/2025 8:42:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Winter Jasmine" write again.... Have a blessed day with your win as you write away..................
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Date: 2/4/2025 7:50:00 AM
Dear ann, i really love your subtle use of alliterations as well as how youv delivered a very wintry poem with such sublime rhymes! You have a very seamless way of expressing and weaving words. Congratulations on your win. Thank you for supporting my contest. Sending you light always
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/9/2025 5:52:00 PM
Thank you, Empress! I totally appreciate your critique, and, your contest was a fun one! Thank you also for the placement! And, I really don't hate Winter :)
Date: 1/27/2025 12:45:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your "Winter Jasmine" write. A lovely picture you have painted with your words. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a fun day as you write away..................
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Date: 1/24/2025 12:10:00 PM
This is a lovely picture of winter, Ann, I really like the imagery of turning an autumn orchard into a snowy fairyland~
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/1/2025 9:31:00 AM
Hi, Michelle! And thanks. I do think a new snow is lovely, but I'd much rather have sunshine and flowers. It's nice to hear from you!
Date: 1/20/2025 8:20:00 PM
Ann, I really like how you 'admitted' that winter isn't so bad after all... perhaps. I like winter too -- in Arizona or Florida. lol.
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Ann Peck
Date: 1/21/2025 12:25:00 PM
Hi Gershon! Well, I live in southern New Mexico, where 50 degrees is coming close to freezing! :) Nice to hear from you!
Date: 1/19/2025 4:07:00 PM
Nice one. I like the last stanza especially.
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Date: 1/19/2025 2:17:00 PM
A gentle snow can turn Autumn's orchard into fairyland, like a cherished yarn. Inspiration of Winter, lovely!
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Ann Peck
Date: 1/20/2025 10:47:00 AM
Thanks, Kim. That's so nice of you.
Date: 1/19/2025 12:36:00 PM
I'm a summer guy, but there are those that absolutely love winter time. Nice take on the theme
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Ann Peck
Date: 1/20/2025 10:45:00 AM
I like the hot sunshine, but I may change my mind as Earth continues to heat! Thanks for commenting.
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