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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Date: 4/10/2015 3:44:00 PM
This piece of poetry is pure joy to read aloud, Brian. I so enjoyed doing just that!
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Date: 4/21/2015 5:32:00 AM
Thanks, Diane, just finding out how to return replies to comments on my poems. I appreciate your words.
Date: 4/10/2015 4:41:00 AM
adventurous and wonderful. good one Brian. lots of love from Nurudeen
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Date: 4/21/2015 5:33:00 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.
Date: 4/8/2015 1:29:00 PM
Wonderful word choice - "and drink each moment to its lees."
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Brian Baumgarn
Date: 4/21/2015 5:34:00 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.
Date: 4/6/2015 5:04:00 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
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Date: 4/21/2015 5:36:00 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!
Date: 4/5/2015 3:39:00 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
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Date: 4/3/2015 4:31:00 PM
I do like the flow of this very much Brian :)
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Date: 4/21/2015 5:39:00 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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