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Winter Magic

Winter Magic So bleak the Winter strides upon my path... The dry, brown, fallen leaves behold its wrath... I shiver from the chill the North Wind blows And wonder in this barren land of crows: Where Is the magic that I once beheld When I was young and love was often spelled... Now with the wind there comes a glist'ning snow That covers everything...even my woe... The silence of its falling clears my head Reminding me that I am not yet dead! I go and catch a snowflake on my tongue And once again...like magic...I am young... No longer bleak, the Winter seems to be, For something has renewed the life in me... Oh, Winter Magic, take hold of my hand... And let's go build a snowman... big and grand! Deborah Burch©12.25.16 Couplets

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Jannie Breedt

Date: 4/2/2017 6:18:00 AM

Youre a real cup collector arent you? Small wonder.I read both again and I fully agree why you nailed it. Its starts of dreary and then ends upbeat. The desciptions are fantastic. Btw I edited my poem Unbroken mare because you inspired me hugs Jannie

Ogunlabi Olajide

Date: 3/2/2017 1:11:00 AM

Hmm, its thoughtful. I love it

Therese Bacha

Date: 1/29/2017 2:39:00 PM

No longer bleak, the Winter seems to be, For something has renewed the life in me... Your poem is beautiful, loved the deep meaning of each phrase, the hope you give, the strength in your words put in sentences. Loved it. I have been away for a huge while. Terry xoxo

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/29/2017 10:03:00 PM

Thank you Terry!! Welcome back!! Big Hugggs!:) deb

Therese Bacha

Date: 1/29/2017 2:39:00 PM

Robert Lindley

Date: 1/9/2017 6:58:00 PM

Wowser! Just found this gleaming gem my friend! Congrats on yur win and your composing such a very fine piece!

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/9/2017 9:08:00 PM

Lol... thank you Robert!!! :)

Iman Roy

Date: 1/9/2017 7:21:00 AM

Wonderful write :) Congratulations

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/9/2017 10:24:00 AM

Thanks Roy!! :)

Eve Roper

Date: 1/3/2017 6:46:00 PM

Deborah, congratulations on your top win! Hugs Eve

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/3/2017 9:18:00 PM

Thank you Eve!! Big Hugggs. :)

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/3/2017 11:59:00 AM

Well done Deborah, congratulations...

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/3/2017 12:27:00 PM

Thank you Charlie!! Big Hugggs friend!! Deb

Sushma A. Singh

Date: 1/3/2017 7:22:00 AM

Lovely! Congrats!

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/3/2017 12:26:00 PM

Thank you Sushma!!! Big Hugggs. Deb

Darren White

Date: 1/3/2017 4:56:00 AM

Snowflakes on your tongue, and a well deserved trophy!!! Congratulations :)

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/3/2017 12:25:00 PM

Lol. Indeed Darren!! Thank you friend!! Big Hugggs. Deb

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/3/2017 2:37:00 AM

I am so glad yours won the trophy, Cap'n:) big congratulations:)

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/3/2017 12:25:00 PM

Dear Jo you are so kind. Thank you my friend so much for your kindness!! Big Hugggs!! Deb

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/3/2017 1:43:00 AM

I loved your charming time Deb and so happy to see it in the number one spot. It is very deserving of that honor. Congratulations! ; ) 7

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/3/2017 12:24:00 PM

Biggest Hugggs!! Connie!! Thank you so much for your continued kindness and encouragement to me. Love you bunches!! Deb

Joseph May

Date: 1/2/2017 8:31:00 PM

Congrats on your top win Deb!

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/3/2017 12:23:00 PM

Hey!! Joseph!! Awww. Thank you my dear!! Hugggs. Deb

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/2/2017 4:29:00 PM

Congratulations on your First Place Trophy win, Deborah! Sandra

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/2/2017 6:09:00 PM

Thank you so much Sandra!! :)

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 1/2/2017 3:26:00 PM

Congrats well written x

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/2/2017 6:08:00 PM

Thank you dear Wendy!!:)

Roy Pett

Date: 1/2/2017 3:21:00 PM

Well done Deborah, so well deserved win excellent poem. Roy.

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/2/2017 6:08:00 PM

Thank you Roy!! :)

Phil Capitano

Date: 1/2/2017 2:41:00 PM

Well done Deb, congrats on the win.

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/2/2017 6:07:00 PM

Thank you Phil! :)

Janis Thompson

Date: 1/2/2017 2:27:00 PM

Congratulations on your win.

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/2/2017 6:07:00 PM

Thank you Janice!!:)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 1/2/2017 2:14:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Deborah.

Deborah Burch
Date: 1/2/2017 6:05:00 PM

Thank you Agnes!!:)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/28/2016 11:43:00 PM

Oh, you too started on a sad note and ended feeling that magic:) yours is truly beautiful, Cap'n:) that 6th couplet is my favourite:)

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/29/2016 9:59:00 AM

Thanks Jo!! Isn't it amazing how some of us poets are so like-minded? Awesome connection of minds and talents!! Big Hugggs. Deb

Joseph May

Date: 12/28/2016 8:03:00 AM

Your pen brings the magic back in grand style...Beautiful write Deb...hugs

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/28/2016 8:09:00 AM

*blush* you are so kind Joseph!! Thank you so very much!! Big Hugggs!!! Deb

Eve Roper

Date: 12/25/2016 11:06:00 PM

Very good rhyme, love the meaning set . Good luck in the contest Hugs Merry Christmas

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/26/2016 6:14:00 PM

Thank you Eve!! Hugggs!! Deb:)

John Beam

Date: 12/25/2016 8:41:00 PM

Very nice Deb and enjoyed you couplet. I hope, you will have many snowflakes*

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/25/2016 10:37:00 PM

Lol! Thanks John!! Good to hear from you! Wishing you many blessings for the new year!! Big Hugggs. Deb