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Winter Settles In

Once winter comes it settles in Hugs the ground a second skin Thick blanket of snow uncovered 'til Spring Puddles iced over biting wind on the wing Chilled to the bone we head wearily home A crackling fire indoors ~ Autumn's no more

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Emilia James

Date: 12/13/2020 2:14:00 PM

The welcome of the crackling fire is for me. Felt the cold and warmth in your poem Gershon. Merry Christmas, goodwill and happiness to you and your family, Emilia : )

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/7/2020 8:34:00 PM

Hello Gershon … I can feel the winter cold in your poem, and unusual summer weather here is like winter again. I think the South Pole is visiting for Christmas - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/8/2020 11:17:00 AM

Whoa. It's supposed to be warm down there now! Are the kangaroos jumpy yet?! lol. Season's best, Lindsay. ~ Gershon

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 12/7/2020 6:42:00 PM

A chilling tale my friend. Stay warm.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/8/2020 11:08:00 AM

Thank you, Kenneth. I hope the weather stays relatively mild as well. Here's to an easy winter for us youngsters. Season's Best, Gershon

Mike Bayles

Date: 12/7/2020 5:29:00 PM

I like the rhyme, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/8/2020 10:57:00 AM

Thanks for letting me know, Mike. Season's best, Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/7/2020 3:48:00 PM

Hello Gershon, sometimes winter hangs around too long. that is when we long for Spring. Sometimes the snow takes awhile to melt. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/9/2020 10:20:00 AM

Hello Gershon, yes when winter is long , so is Spring. I know and that is what I do not like about winter.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/8/2020 10:55:00 AM

When winter goes long, we long for Spring! You are right, Darlene! Thanks, Gershon

Simon Hamill

Date: 12/7/2020 11:53:00 AM

We only need some roasted chestnuts.and a bottle of Southern comfort.lol.cheers Gershon. Simon:)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/8/2020 9:34:00 AM

Let the fire crackle and the Southern Comfort soothe! Season's Best, Simon. ~ Gershon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/7/2020 11:08:00 AM

Brr I can feel the chill Gershon, fire sounds bliss. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/8/2020 9:31:00 AM

Brr. I hope the cold doesn't touch you, Tom! Here's to a mild December and a very Merry Holiday Season! Best always, Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 12/7/2020 8:54:00 AM

You nailed our coming predicament so well in this verse, Gershon. We are expecting snow later this week here in Colorado, so hunker down - we will be sending some to you as a seasonal gift! Happy Hannukah to you Sir! Bob H

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/8/2020 9:30:00 AM

Thank you for your encouragement and your holiday wishes, Bob! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas Season. ~ Gershon

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/7/2020 7:37:00 AM

- Autumn is short and winter is long ... a lovely poem, Gershon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/8/2020 9:22:00 AM

It sure seems so, Anne-Lise... Yet the calendar here shows three months for each (Autumn and Winter). Season's best, Gershon

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/7/2020 7:22:00 AM

So true, how winter hugs the ground, Gershon. I love the crackling fire too. I enjoyed this poem :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/8/2020 9:11:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words, Heidi. Season's best, Gershon

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/6/2020 8:50:00 PM

Yes, winter likes to bring cold temps and snow. Such beautiful images you paint with your words. When the freezing wind traces my skin, let me sip on some hot chocolate and wrap the covers around me. :) Brandy

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/8/2020 8:57:00 AM

Thank you for your trademark enthusiasm for this one, Brandy. Here's to winter warmth! :) Gershon