Winter Magic

First frost
   Writes fine lines
	  In the filigree of spider webs.
The air is like chalk.
Grass blades sparkle
   For a fleeting hour
	   Until the sun
		Leaps over the trees,
		Laps up the fog and
		Licks the lawn green.

12/29/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Gauthier Avatar
July 20, 2018 at 9:14 AM
Sweet imagery, Agnes.
Lawless Avatar
December 31, 2016 at 10:29 AM
WOW....WHAT A VISUAL EXPRESSION...love it Agnes. Could picture the sun leaping, lapping and licking
Krampe Avatar
December 31, 2016 at 10:56 AM
Thanks, John :)
Roper Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 8:30 PM
Wonderful verse, Agnes :-)
Krampe Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 9:21 PM
thank you, Eve.
Vinson Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 7:09 PM
Talk about "writing fine lines..." : ) Well done, Agnes.
Krampe Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 7:34 PM
Thank you so much, Doug.
Onclaud Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 2:58 PM
wow, agnes... brief but so robust with imagery... happy new year and huggs
Krampe Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 7:34 PM
Thank you for your kind words, nette - happy new year to you, too.
Turner Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 12:40 PM
Very nice, Mrs Agnes. A fun poem:)
Krampe Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 7:34 PM
Thanks, Daniel.
May Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 10:03 AM
Beautifully penned Agnes...
Krampe Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 7:33 PM
Thank you, Joseph.
Green Avatar
December 29, 2016 at 5:51 PM
This is very beautiful Agnes, it feels so light and free. Nicely done.
Krampe Avatar
December 30, 2016 at 7:33 PM
Thanks for stopping by and your kind comment, Chris.
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