Winter Woods

Winter wears
a warm white coat,
and wraps a scarf
around her throat.

She knits the trees
lacy white caps,
and carpets with snow,
growing things that nap.

Then in the morning,
when hungry creatures wake,
she fills their bowls
with frosted flakes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Parker Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 12:52 PM
my first thought after reading your poem is that I have a new poet to read and one with a sense of humor...well done my poetic friend
Gifford Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 8:59 PM
Thanks, Frederic, and I welcome you as my new friend in poetry, too. I'm glad you took the time to look up this poem and read it. I had a feeling you'd like this one. And my sense of humor has pulled me through many difficult times. My motto: write, don't cry!
Yvonne Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 7:30 AM
Another excellent write I love it.
Gifford Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 11:18 AM
I am honored, Maurice, that you are reading my poems, today.
Goff Avatar
November 4, 2014 at 11:26 AM
LOVE IT!
Gifford Avatar
November 4, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Snow works its magic to those who take the time to see! You have to have eyes to look beyond the obvious. I pray that God will let me keep mine!
Roper Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:48 PM
Burr... I'm cold, what a nice picture of the winter surroundings. :) eve
Gifford Avatar
November 4, 2014 at 6:58 AM
Time for hot chocolate, I guess! I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Blessings, Darlene
Helppi Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 9:37 PM
Cute, surprising, and enduring. Great job, Darlene!
Gifford Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:01 PM
Those are comments a poet cherishes! Thanks, Dan
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:36 AM
wonderful imagery I love the idea of the trees with lacy caps - simply divine:-) Hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 11:34 AM
Yes .... they're greattttttttt:-) Hugs jan xxx
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November 3, 2014 at 10:43 AM
Thanks, Jan, and I wonder if you have experienced the taste of those cold frosty flakes on your tongue. Blessings, Darlene
Zungu Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Beautifully done! well done Darlene.
Gifford Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Thanks, Bongani, for enjoying this winter poem. And have a blessed day, Darlene
Curtis Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 8:03 AM
They'rrrrrrrrw Great !!! Clever write, Darlene, I like it
Gifford Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 8:55 AM
What's great? The poem or the frosted flakes? Do you taste them on your tongue, too? Thanks, Jerry
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