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Winter Solstice

Winter lashes out with awful fury knowing the solstice means her time soon will end. That tail between legs hangs as days lenghten and land frozen and icy will begin to warm. Winter's raging blizzards coat land white with massive dirfts of snow that block passage through the lanes and tracks. Pristine glittering icicles adorn trees. Lakes frozen solid, dimly glimpsed fish swim beneath. While on banks shy snowdrops peek and carefully open their petals one by one. Yet still Winter tightens her grip stubbornly. The days slowly lengthen and sun warms earth only to be plunged back into an icy freeze. For a while longer Winter rejoycing reigns But Spring will soon relentlessly march in.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 12/18/2014 4:07:00 PM
Anytime I get a visual from reading a poem; I applaud...clap...clap...clap
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Date: 12/18/2014 10:49:00 AM
exquisitely done , shadow... i was there at the scene.. wonderfully written!.. hugggs
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Date: 12/18/2014 7:08:00 AM
Wonderful wintry scene with hopes of spring's return...I haven't received your book yet. I'll let you know when I do. Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 12/17/2014 1:57:00 PM
The march of time and seasons . . . wherever you are my you always be filled with love and warmth. Loved your poem.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 12/18/2014 1:46:00 AM
ty so much David appreciated hugs
Date: 12/17/2014 10:01:00 AM
Dreams of spring bring my longing heart warmth. Beautiful thoughts Shadow.
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Date: 12/18/2014 1:47:00 AM
smiling ty so much Brenda hugs
Date: 12/17/2014 7:41:00 AM
What incredible imagery Shadow - I cant wait for Spring and lighter warmer drier days:-) Its a 7 from me:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 12/18/2014 1:48:00 AM
ty very much Jan yes spring I too can not wait hugs

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