Winter of Life

Note: A mix of free verse and rhyme

Blowing cold winds severe, winter is here!
Frozen hands and feet, getting out of bed a feat
Mist covers the surrounds, biting chill abounds
Hot drink in hand, shivering we stand
Snow difficult to walk upon, with acute difficulty we march on...

What do you do when there is winter in your life
When cold winds blow and you shiver
When there's fog all around, nothing is visible
When bright sun is less, dark nights are long
When hands are frozen, body is numb, 
path is covered with snow,
and you are forced to trudge along...

When passing through winters of life
Light the lamp of faith and hope
Hold on the flames bright and steady
Spread the warmth of love and compassion
Lighten the day through cheerful disposition 

White barren winter brings Christmas
Colourful sparkling green trees bestows joy
Children delight in snow, making snowman
They feel the presence and love of God through Christmas gift

Transient winter are followed by spring
Life, light and warmth they bring
There is a beauty and purpose in every season
We just need foresight, preparations and positive disposition

Date: 12/16/2020
Inspiration : Winter contest by Emile Pinet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Jayasankar Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 10:20 AM
A wonderful mix of free verse and rhyme for a theme 'winter of life'.. dear Rama. Congrats for your win in the contest. Have a lovely blessed day... Hugs ~ Ani
Balasubramanian Avatar
January 16, 2021 at 3:04 AM
Thanks. You too have a blessed day ahead
Wolf Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 5:12 PM
You have great advice for what to do in winter... As for me, Rama, I live in Chicago, where it's winter; and I'm in the winter of my life, so to speak, as well. My solution? -- Hunker down! Here's to a mild winter for you, Gershon
Balasubramanian Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 10:19 AM
I am nearing 50. I used to be unenergetic few months back. I tried pranayama and now feel much better. More fresh all day long. Try it. will give link of youtube vedio https://youtu.be/91FICPE0_jA. Try it. Take care,Rama
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