Winter's Call

How often have we trekked this place,
along its ancient, narrow trace;
to feel the pale sun's trickling rays
that mark the passing of the days.
We trod near timeworn, sentry trees
and drink each moment to its lees.

We hike this narrow, snow-laced trail
as long as legs and light don't fail.
Though chilled this austere shadow land
paints pictures which are still quite grand.
Our reverie among the trees
puts both the heart and mind at ease

How quickly do the seasons flee,
though many we've been graced to see.
From green of spring and summer rich,
to autumn's vibrant, rich-hued niche.
We savor days this crisp and prime
and live for seasons so sublime.

When cold and snow bring icy sprawl,
we're still most fond of winter's call.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Lefebvre Avatar
April 10, 2015 at 3:44 PM
This piece of poetry is pure joy to read aloud, Brian. I so enjoyed doing just that!
Baumgarn Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 5:32 AM
Thanks, Diane, just finding out how to return replies to comments on my poems. I appreciate your words.
Olaniran Avatar
April 10, 2015 at 4:41 AM
adventurous and wonderful. good one Brian. lots of love from Nurudeen
Baumgarn Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 5:33 AM
Thanks a lot, Nurudeen. I am just figuring out all the software here and now I know how to return a reply. I appreciate you taking tome to read my poem.
Ackerson Avatar
April 8, 2015 at 1:29 PM
Wonderful word choice - "and drink each moment to its lees."
Baumgarn Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 5:34 AM
Thanks, Mark. I am just figuring out how to reply to comments on my poems. That phrase is a take on words in Ullysses by Tennyson. Thanks for reading my poem.
Gregory Avatar
April 6, 2015 at 5:04 PM
Hi Brian this is a great poem, in my summer island brilliant is the sun but I feel the mystique of your winter call
Baumgarn Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 5:36 AM
Thanks for you comment, Weston. I am just figuring out the software and now can reply to people, LOL. Yes, Weston, there are magical qualities to every season!
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April 5, 2015 at 3:39 PM
Brian, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. Have yourself a Happy Easter ~Always & Forever~ LINDA
Duncan Avatar
April 3, 2015 at 4:31 PM
I do like the flow of this very much Brian :)
Baumgarn Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 5:39 AM
Thanks, Debbie. I just figured out how to reply to comments and found out that the poem was on the homepage, LOL. Thanks for reading my poem and commenting, it means a lot to me.
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