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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Kiser Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 4:07 PM
Anytime I get a visual from reading a poem; I applaud...clap...clap...clap
Onclaud Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 10:49 AM
exquisitely done , shadow... i was there at the scene.. wonderfully written!.. hugggs
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 7:08 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
Meade Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 1:57 PM
The march of time and seasons . . . wherever you are my you always be filled with love and warmth. Loved your poem.
Hamilton Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 1:46 AM
ty so much David appreciated hugs
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Dreams of spring bring my longing heart warmth. Beautiful thoughts Shadow.
Hamilton Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 1:47 AM
smiling ty so much Brenda hugs
Allison Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 7:41 AM
What incredible imagery Shadow - I cant wait for Spring and lighter warmer drier days:-) Its a 7 from me:-) hugs jan xx
Hamilton Avatar
December 18, 2014 at 1:48 AM
ty very much Jan yes spring I too can not wait hugs
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