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Winter's Fragile Hold

Spring transforms snowdrifts into art as frigid days begin to warm. And water and ice meld, sculpting Queen Anne's lace in crystalline form. Clinging to snowy roofs and eaves, icicles sparkle like wet glass. And shimmer like liquid rainbows as glistening droplets amass. Nature starts shading the landscape dabbing patches of green on white. And soon, daffodils and tulips sprout within Spring's nurturing light. Migrating geese reclaim the skies as honking birds defy the cold. And start returning north to breed, contesting Winter's fragile hold. (Quatrain)

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/26/2018 7:54:00 PM

Well penned, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/27/2018 7:50:00 AM

Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Edward Ebbs

Date: 5/6/2015 7:13:00 AM

Congrats on your win Emile :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/6/2015 7:25:00 AM

Thanks Ed, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/5/2015 6:26:00 PM

Lovely images of Winter's end, Emile. Yes, she is quite fragile when her time is nearly over. Congratulations on your fine win. Sandra

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/6/2015 7:24:00 AM

Thanks so much Sandra, I appreciate your support. Emile.

John Lawless

Date: 5/5/2015 5:32:00 PM

Emile, the title is perfect and holds us(or at least me) awed by the imagery of winter's beauty then reaffirms itself in the last line. T E R R I F I C....

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/6/2015 7:13:00 AM

Thanks John, I appreciate your continued support. Emile.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/5/2015 3:00:00 PM

Hi Emile, Congratulations in "Winters End contest." Have a nice day. LINDA

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/6/2015 7:12:00 AM

Thanks so much Linda, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Skat A

Date: 5/5/2015 10:55:00 AM

Outstanding entry Emile. Congratulations <3 thank you 4 supporting my "Winters End" contest. Forever ~SKAT~

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/5/2015 11:11:00 AM

Thanks SKAT, it was my pleasure to participate in your contest with such talented poets, Emile.

Steven Hanlon

Date: 3/7/2015 6:53:00 PM

love this emile, you have to live in the southern alps in oz to have any idea what such winters are like. my first experience of snow was wonderful and you have brought it to mind

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/8/2015 10:15:00 AM

Steven, I so happy you took the time to visit so many of my poems, thank you so much. Emile.