Winter Visions

On hot summer days I miss the sight of Winter
When snow is a blanket in the height of Winter

I think of sleigh rides and cups of hot chocolate
and skiing slopes covered with the white of Winter

And despite tree branches and their absence of leaves
I don't feel the bareness is a blight of Winter

There's serenity in the world as Christmas nears
Pine garlands are used as the bedight of Winter

Children have dreams of Santa bringing them new toys
Their bright eyes and smiles are the limelight of Winter

Such a joyous season for friends and family
Gathering to feast, is a highlight of Winter

on New Year's Eve, after Auld Lang Syne is sung,
We'll share a kiss on this special night of Winter

So as Autumn nears,  gold leaves will tumble aground
It's the harbinger to the birthright of Winter

I yearn for cooler days and Summer's heat to end
and for Fall to make way for the flight of Winter

I, Jenna, say, "Let winds blow. Soon there will be snow
When I'll gladly bask in each delight of Winter"

September 3, 2020
Ghazal Contest
Sponsor: Silent One

   
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Date: 10/3/2020 11:25:00 AM
So visual; so musical!! Congratulations, Jenna, on your great win in the contest!!
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Date: 10/3/2020 6:17:00 AM
I do love the winter Jenna. Flows nicely and forms a picture of the serenity and joy associated with the season. Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Date: 10/3/2020 5:07:00 AM
I see you do not like the heat too much, nice take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Jenna Logan
Date: 10/3/2020 5:43:00 AM
Thank you for the placement. I don't mind the heat as long as cooler seasons follow.
Date: 9/7/2020 9:33:00 AM
Very nicely penned Jenna, best wishes...
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Jenna Logan
Date: 9/13/2020 10:09:00 AM
Thank you very much, Joseph.
Date: 9/5/2020 7:01:00 AM
Beautiful winter images, Jenna, you must have more snow in your part of the world than I do. ;) Hope you have a great holiday weekend. Hugs, John
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Jenna Logan
Date: 9/13/2020 10:08:00 AM
lol Thanks, John, but I doubt it. Once upon a time...
Date: 9/4/2020 1:40:00 AM
... Very very nice job. Well chosen. Theme works perfectly.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 9/4/2020 5:36:00 PM
Thank you very much, Sigrid.
Date: 9/3/2020 4:25:00 PM
Hi Jenna, very nice ghazal. I also dream of cooler days.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 9/3/2020 6:00:00 PM
Hi Belden. Thank you for commenting.
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