Winter's Paint Brush

When I awoke this early morn
I looked out upon a magic fairyland
Last night a whole new world was born
Nature had been making surprising plans
To paint the world with an icy hand

I looked beyond the windowpanes
And spied a welcoming winter's view!
Enchanting houses up and down the lane
With frosted roofs, and sidewalks too
All the world covered in crystal hues

Frosty art upon the window glass
Beautiful designs that Jack Frost has left
I wish his artwork could be framed to last
But as morning leaves, and Jack takes his noontime rest
The chill will leave, and the sun will bless



For Carol Brown's contest "Welcoming Winter"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 11/28/2010 6:55:00 PM
Very pretty picture Carrie. Congratulations on another big win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 11/28/2010 5:43:00 PM
Congrats to you Carrie. You have such a poetic outlook on all.
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Date: 11/28/2010 4:08:00 PM
Congrats Carrie on your sweet victory in Carol's cool contest welcoming Winter with this exceptional entry and write.. enjoy another big win this happy Sunday with luv.. and thankxxx for your warm comments on my blogs about my hubby who is doing much better thankxxx...
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Date: 11/28/2010 3:11:00 PM
I think you are the most consistant poet on this site.. your work is always great. congrats to you...again. BG
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Date: 11/28/2010 2:39:00 PM
Congratulations on the win for this excellent entry to the contest, Carrie
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Date: 11/28/2010 2:16:00 PM
Beautiful job Carrie. The landscape does remind one of brushstrokes when covered with snow, Yes! "Congratulations" on a worthy poem's recognition. Agape, Moses
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Date: 11/28/2010 1:59:00 PM
Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Carrie! Love and blessings, Carolyn
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Date: 11/28/2010 1:44:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in my "Welcoming Winter"contest Carrie. Love, Carol 11/28/2010
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Date: 11/9/2010 8:43:00 AM
Yes Those designs that Jack Frost leaves on the window glass are incredible, not two alike. Charming poem. AS for "Box" - you nailed it. There is also a strong elemnet of fear in the person who would box-in. Love, Dave
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Date: 11/9/2010 8:28:00 AM
Early this year, and earlier each succeeding year, we will wake up the next morning and find God is here ... and until then, I wish you all the best
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Date: 11/6/2010 6:24:00 PM
The seasons gift us with so many designs, and they come in all shapes and sizes. As does our poetry Carrie, and this poem is testimony to that. Wonderful entry into Carol's "Welcoming Winter" contest >> James :)
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Date: 11/5/2010 4:36:00 PM
Beautiful, just beautiful...I truly enjoyed thiws write ! Much love, james....oh, and P.S......Under that coat is the flower's bloom....yes hidden 'till at the least, the spring ! *smiles*
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Date: 11/5/2010 11:21:00 AM
Beautiful Ryme that warms the heart Carrie. That was just a taste of old Jack Frost..he is sure to be back to visit. lol Thank you for your kind comments and I feel the same about you. Good luck in Carol's contest! Love, Audrey
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Date: 11/5/2010 8:10:00 AM
Those magical icicles that encapsulate tree branches do make northern winter landscapes look like "fairylands," Carrie. What a great entry for Carol's contest. Enjoyed this so much -- one for my favorites as it recalls the winters of my youth and the way I felt in awe of nature's "icy hand." Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/5/2010 8:05:00 AM
it is a magnificent poem imbued with a flowing style
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Date: 11/4/2010 11:06:00 PM
Gosh, CArrie, I have no idea how Carol will judge this one. I keep reading so many nice poems. Love yours. I hope I can do as well with this contest. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 11/4/2010 8:20:00 PM
rendered in a most artistic and creative way.. winter is then worth waiting for! beat wishes in the contest, carrie! warmest, nette
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Date: 11/4/2010 7:50:00 PM
thats lovely Carrie, good luck in the contest
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Date: 11/4/2010 7:37:00 PM
Another glistening beauty from your poetic hand, Carrie
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Date: 11/4/2010 4:37:00 PM
Carrie, this is so nice..another winner I think. BG
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Date: 11/4/2010 2:58:00 PM
A chilly write filled with great words and flow...always enjoyed my dear poet friend...Love Michael
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Date: 11/4/2010 2:54:00 PM
We here in Detroit the icy hand and frost, the sun shines but chill is there, Carrie. The temp.varies from 25 to 45 F,
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