Winter Tears

Dark, December days
dim brightest holiday lights
and silence sleigh bells.
She grieves for summer's sunlight
as tears fall like bitter snow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mcdaid Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 2:25 PM
truly outstanding piece of writing rhonda bless you
Goswami Avatar
November 2, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Multiple meanings of your great creation. Great job. Best to you dear poet....
Ryerson Avatar
August 19, 2014 at 4:36 PM
Dropping by again to say hello and that I miss your poetry...Hope all is well - Tim
Breidenthal Avatar
April 27, 2014 at 5:14 PM
this is a remarkable write. I long for summer when it's winter, but when it's summer, it's vise versa (meaning I would prefer winter)...hahaha... i like the 1st and last 2 lines best!! Have yourself a good week.
Williams Avatar
February 24, 2014 at 7:14 AM
Hey Rhonda just popping by to see how you are and to read this gem, hope all is well...David
Ryerson Avatar
February 3, 2014 at 4:26 AM
Just had to drop by and read this masterpiece again. As I said before, GREAT use of alliteration which flows so naturally and is not forced like some poems I have read...
A   Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 10:31 PM
Hi Rhonda, I'm back here again... Wishing you and your family, an awesome 2014... Hope you enjoyed the first day with smiles... LINDA
Horsman Avatar
December 26, 2013 at 5:01 AM
Oh not being around much now a days,, bring it on home to me, knowing i am missing Gems like this Rhonda... this is truly amazing poetry,,,,happy new year to you and your family...
A   Avatar
December 24, 2013 at 4:14 AM
Rhonda, --Dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTMAS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
Jones Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 4:45 PM
Rhonda..a wonderful..win..one of my favorites...of the entries...congratulations
Dietrich Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 3:52 PM
rhonda, what I enjoyed most about yours was the use of alliteration in the words used. Congrats for your win, and I enjoyed your words with this visual tanka.
Sirak Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 8:31 AM
See I was right when I commented on this before. It is a winner. Congratulations.
Melugin Avatar
December 11, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Rhonda, You wrote forever in five lines. masterful message! chuck
K. Avatar
December 11, 2013 at 4:24 AM
Such a succinct yet very moving tank, Rhonda! So nice to hear from you and what a lovely pic of you and your baby! Beautiful but sad, that last line ended it so well... Thanks for the heads up on pd's collab.. I will read soon, my time is ltd right now. Pls continue praying for my countrymen. Thank you and God bless!
Kamoonpuri Avatar
December 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM
A solemn poem penned in a poetic sombre creative great style, warmest wishes.
Gonza Avatar
December 7, 2013 at 3:17 AM
Well- sustained, deep images. Thank you for dropping by, R!
Ryerson Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 5:12 AM
I assume this is for Andrea's contest? If not, it SHOULD be! Great use of alliteration and the last line is true knock-out...'bitter snow'...Wow...Merry Christmas my friend - Tim
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December 3, 2013 at 5:50 PM
I think some people do suffer from depression in the wintertime. Personally, I love the beauty of the snow, and the quiet solitude that it brings. This poem was beautifully expressed, Rhonda! I really enjoyed the read!...Thank you so much for the wonderful congrats on my poem. And, I really do appreciate the fave! :)
Manassian Avatar
December 2, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Lovely poem...Love that ending line. Flows smoothly right to the finish. Thanks for your visit to my work, and the kind comment you left behind. I'm touched.
Gorelick Avatar
December 1, 2013 at 9:14 PM
This speaks of depression...oh those December days....I really enjoyed your poem. BG
Adams Avatar
December 1, 2013 at 5:07 PM
this is a gorgeous tanka...it speaks volumes! Well done Rhonda :)
Sirak Avatar
December 1, 2013 at 7:20 AM
Stunning write! I think you just won the contest! Your images are sad, yet with a haunting beauty.
Mehta Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 11:46 PM
Nice write on winter eith lovley alliteration, Rhonda
Sivey Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Wow, this is an excellent Tanka, is this for a contest Rhonda? This would be a wonderful entry into one, it's such a grandiose poem! I really enjoyed reading this masterful piece this evening my friend! What a fabulous piece, Great Work!!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 10:44 PM
Yes, it's for Andrea's contest. Thanks for the wonderful comments!!
Wilson Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 9:43 PM
Ah such a sad poem..this makes me think of my friend who just lost her husband at this time of year.. well written..luv,Deb.
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