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 **************************