Shadow Hamilton Poet Epic

Winter's End

Slowly, so infinitely slowly
Winter releases his frozen grip.
Gradually the earth starts to warm
only to be plunged back by icy storms
that coat the world in white once more.
Yet inevitably Spring begins to win
as she warms the lands causing new growth.
Snowdrops first show their charming faces
with crocuses close behind sprinkling colour.
Ice finally frees the frozen waters of the lake
and tuneful drips of water strike rocks and soil.
The dull greys of winter now fade away leaving
golden sparkle of sunrays that smilingly beam.
Causing birds to sing as they collect twigs
and fleecy sheep's wool to line their nests.
Busily the insects go to work pollinating
and cleaning up. While the trout gleefully leap
to grab a fat fly and with splash dive down.
The lake gleams in a myriad of colours
blues shot through with silver and purple.
And Winter fades to a distant memory,
near forgotten in the warm Spring days.

written 01/17/2015

contest: Winter's End

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Edward Ebbs May 6, 2015 at 7:34 AM Nicely written Shadow, congrats :) Shadow Hamilton May 7, 2015 at 6:37 PM ty Ed hugs

Sandra Haight May 5, 2015 at 7:27 PM Shadow, stopping back to read your lovely poem once more and to congratulate your on your fine win! Hugs, Sandra Shadow Hamilton May 7, 2015 at 6:36 PM ty Sandra hugs

Poet Destroyer A May 5, 2015 at 3:04 PM Shadow, Congratulations in "Winters End contest." Have a nice day. LINDA Shadow Hamilton May 7, 2015 at 6:36 PM ty Linda hugs

Skat A May 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM Shadow. Congratulations <3 thank you 4 supporting my "Winters End" contest. Forever ~SKAT~ Shadow Hamilton May 7, 2015 at 6:36 PM ty Skat hugs

Sandra Haight January 18, 2015 at 10:25 AM Shadow, I love the way you image Winter's transition into Spring. Your words really paint a moving picture for us to follow. Hugs, Sandra Shadow Hamilton January 19, 2015 at 3:43 PM ty Sandra for a lovely comment hugs

Richard Lamoureux January 18, 2015 at 8:39 AM I try and head somewhere each year to get a reprieve from the cold. Shadow Hamilton January 19, 2015 at 3:42 PM the tropics sound most inviting the sun beaming down warming old bones hmm ty Rick hugs

Gary Bateman January 18, 2015 at 3:52 AM Shadow, A most wonderful epic write here. The descriptive transition imagery captures the picture you want for this particular poem. Good Luck in the contest!! A Seven!! Best, Gary Shadow Hamilton January 19, 2015 at 3:40 PM ty Gary hugs

Emile Pinet January 17, 2015 at 12:40 PM Nicely put, well written with poetic flare. Emile. Shadow Hamilton January 18, 2015 at 2:26 AM ty so much Emile and nice to see you back hugs

Richard Lamoureux January 17, 2015 at 9:38 AM I can hardly wait for winter to end! A lovely piece Shadow. Shadow Hamilton January 18, 2015 at 2:26 AM ty Rick nor can I, oh to be warm again! I think next winter I will go a warmer climes hugs

Sara Kendrick January 17, 2015 at 5:35 AM Very colorful and descriptive work for the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go ..It is the heart of winter here but goes back and forth from winter to warmer..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Shadow Hamilton January 18, 2015 at 2:24 AM ty Sara hugs