Bob Quigley Poet Free verse

Winters Eve

The day pales, kept alive only by the radiance of the snow
Fading rays cascade across the pristine fields
Casting shades of pink and blue in final tribute to the day
Barren trees, ice coated, catch and reflect the pastel hues
Their shadows reaching out in search of evening  

Bidding farewell, the sun rests its head upon 
The bed of clouds, just beyond the horizon
Sinking slowly behind the distant hills
Drifting into night, wrapped in darkness
Dreaming of a bright tomorrow


11/18/2011

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Debbie Guzzi December 7, 2011 at 5:51 PM just lovely as some days are! Thanks for stopping by Light & Love Bob Quigley December 7, 2011 at 10:18 PM And thank you Debbie

Carolyn Devonshire November 22, 2011 at 12:27 PM Delighted to see this awesome poem taking first place in Brian's contest, Bob. Congratulations! Love and blessings for a Happy Thanksgiving, Carolyn Bob Quigley November 22, 2011 at 1:16 PM And to you and yours Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown November 22, 2011 at 12:04 PM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Your Choice Verse" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley November 22, 2011 at 1:17 PM Thank you Carol

Carrie Richards November 21, 2011 at 4:42 PM You set the most beautiful picture in my mind's eye. Lovely poem, Bob! and it finishes with a sense of hope and promise! :) Bob Quigley November 21, 2011 at 5:11 PM Thank you Carrie. Kind of you to say.

Olusegun Arowolo November 21, 2011 at 4:08 PM Awesome write,Bob.Congrats on your well deserved win.... Bob Quigley November 21, 2011 at 5:11 PM Thank you Olusegun

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 21, 2011 at 4:33 AM Congrats on your win Bob x Bob Quigley November 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM Thank you Mandy

Joseph Osita November 21, 2011 at 4:28 AM Many congrats on your first place win in the contest. Truly deserved Bob Quigley November 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM Appreciated Joseph

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 20, 2011 at 6:50 PM Congrats Bob on first place win ...another dynamic write luv,, Bob Quigley November 20, 2011 at 9:40 PM Thank you Linda-Marie

John Freeman November 20, 2011 at 4:26 PM Bob a great job on your free vers, Congrats on you worthy place. Agape, Moses Bob Quigley November 20, 2011 at 9:40 PM Much appreciated John

Joyce Johnson November 20, 2011 at 4:02 PM What a lovey poem on the last of the day and its beauty. congratulations. Love, Joyce Bob Quigley November 20, 2011 at 9:41 PM Appreciate your comments Joyce

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2011 at 11:44 PM Bob. I think this is one of the most beautiful of your poems I have ever read! (second stanza,line 1 "its" without apostrophe). I have got to fave this gem!! Bob Quigley November 19, 2011 at 7:57 AM Andrea, thanks for picking up on the error and your gracious comments.

Carolyn Devonshire November 18, 2011 at 6:57 PM Bob, I love the way you describe the colors on the snowy fields. Also enjoyed the personification of the sun in the second verse. This is beautifully written! Love, Carolyn Bob Quigley November 18, 2011 at 10:19 PM Thank you Carolyn. Your comments are very much appreciated.

Tim B November 18, 2011 at 11:11 AM Wonderful imagery, I love the color use in the third line and the adjectives in the first two lines are a great setup. Also it speaks to the bitter and bleak feeling of winter but captures its beauty as well. Bob Quigley November 18, 2011 at 2:07 PM Very kind comments Tim. Thank you