Winter's Slow Dawn

As summer fades, leaves start to fall;
old memories, you won’t recall
get slowly taken by the worms.

It’s sometimes hard to come to terms
with winter leaving branches bare;
that buds once started growing there.

Your summer’s verdant blush of green
will evermore remain unseen
by multitudes of fruit you bore.

While slowly, hoarfrost chills your core.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Baker Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 11:01 AM
You've painted a vivid scene with your poetic words this day, Terry. I enjoyed reading your poetry today, my friend. Cheers! Bill
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:35 AM
Thank you Bill
Poet Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 7:17 AM
An absolutely captivating piece of writing! I like it so much, thanks for your uplifting comment on my page
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:35 AM
Thank you so much.
Dietrich Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 2:05 PM
this is like a sweet mini sonnet. I like it very much.
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:35 AM
thank you Andrea for your kind words
Kauffman Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 10:15 AM
Strong, metaphoric poem, Terry, with many poignant lines of vivid imagery. I like the way you set off your conclusion! Cheers and blessings!
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:36 AM
Wow, thank you, Sam
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September 27, 2023 at 9:29 AM
Poignant poem Terry…..lovely! What is hoarfrost?? …..Debx
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:38 AM
Thanks Deb; Hoar frost is a type of feathery frost that forms as a result of specific climatic conditions. The word ‘hoar’ comes from old English and refers to the old age appearance of the frost.
Meadows Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 5:55 AM
A good poem. Well done.
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:38 AM
Thank you Jeanette
Daniel Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 3:16 AM
Very deep, Terry:)
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:39 AM
Thank you Joanna
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 2:11 AM
I like this. Well done!
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:39 AM
Thank you so much Karen
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