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Winter Magic

Something wondrously magical happens when winter appears
My thoughts find joy when they turn to holidays and cheers

I find myself running to catch snowflakes on the tip of my tongue
And doing other enchanting things I enjoyed when I was young

I welcome the sunshine on wintry days because it keeps me warm
Unlike the heat of it in summertime, which has become the norm

Often, I've dreamed of being in a scene painted by Currier and Ives
Riding with loved ones in a horse drawn sleigh on leisurely drives

Although winter's frosty breath is chilly, and leaves my lips cold
The abundance of bewitching beauty is quite mesmeric to behold

When the winter world around me becomes a frozen moonlit stage
I'm inspired to write seasonal poetry about its magic, page after page

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2024

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Sam Kauffman Date: 1/23/2024 9:55:00 AM My thoughts exactly, Lin! This is so playful with the rhythmic cadence of snowfall. Just magical! In high school I acquired a book of Christmas carols with a picture of a family welcoming visitors in a sleigh at their front door. That picture inspired me to go Christmas caroling! Also, the trio, I sang in, always sang Sleigh Ride at Christmas. Love the line about Currier and Ives! Blessings! Login to Reply

Tania Kitchin Date: 1/15/2024 5:57:00 AM Lin, congratulations on your first place win with your beautiful winter poem. I am a Currier & Ives collector and the imagery in your poem does remind me of their beautiful winter prints. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/15/2024 11:19:00 AM Oh, how wonderful that you collect Currier and Ives. Ever since I was a young girl, I've admired looking at their paintings and imagining myself in them. Thanks for placing my entry in your contest, Tania!

Sara Kendrick Date: 1/9/2024 1:44:00 PM Ahhh!! It has its benefits, but also it danger and ability to mess up our plans. Thanks for sharing your nostalgia and magic in this one. If for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/10/2024 7:53:00 AM Yes and thank you, Sara.

Jan Allison Date: 1/9/2024 9:38:00 AM what a delightful wintery poem Lin, I love to read snow poems but in reality I do not like it when it falls as our little Island grinds to a halt lol:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/10/2024 7:53:00 AM I can imagine it woukd be that way for your island, Jan. Thanks.

Charles Messina Date: 1/9/2024 9:21:00 AM Lovely write, Lin. "Catching snowflakes on your tongue" something I think we've all done :) Best wishes in the contest. Charlie Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/10/2024 7:52:00 AM Thanks very much, Charlie.

Rob Carmack Date: 1/9/2024 8:21:00 AM I do miss the snow from my childhood, but on the bright side, I don't have to shovel the yard for my dogs. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/10/2024 7:51:00 AM I only miss the first snow. After that it was mush. Thanks for commenting, Rob.

Terry Flood Date: 1/8/2024 4:30:00 PM Smashing wintry words, Lin. I can truly see winter’s charms… I just like to be inside, looking out. Maybe I’ve frozen my wotsits off on too many river banks! (In case you’re wondering… I’m a fisherman… not a weirdo!) Terry Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/9/2024 5:56:00 AM It’s ok, Terry. You can be both. Lol. I haven’t been fishing in ever so long. Thanks and take care of those wotsits.

David Kavanagh Date: 1/8/2024 2:57:00 PM No better person than Lin Lane, to keep writing page after page of inspiring seasonal poetry, I bet Tania will love this one too for her contest, Stanza 4 brings the magic home, cheers David Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/8/2024 3:03:00 PM What sweet tidings you offer with your 'cheers' David. Makes me wish the holidays were yet to come. I've been writing lots of things, but not finishing them lately. Two little girlies have been taking up my time. Thanks very much for your support.