Laura Mckenzie Poet Couplet

Winter's Spell

Now the arrival of a desolate kingdom so bleak 
Felt and suppressed not able to speak

With the cold winds that blow
Beneath a paradise of sparkling clad snow

Nox has cloaked all with an attic embrace
To what was tempered on this earthly space

Hardened clay with fists of steel 
Crackling rivers that slept and concealed

Howling cries of the lonesome and the scared
No place for the living to dwell unprepared 

Lifeless beds of gardens fast asleep 
This place not fit for man nor beast

 And so a passing of time will endure and erase 
To the coming of spring taking in its place

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John Heck January 23, 2009 at 2:01 PM Dear Laura - I can't wait for Spring to get here! I am so over the winter in NYC so far. LOL! This poem really does paint the bleak, harsh realities (and beautiful splendor) of the chilly months but also inspires us for what's around the corner in March. Wishing you all the best. Peace and hugs, J.

Deneen White January 22, 2009 at 3:18 PM such a beautiful write that paints a vivid picture in my mind, elegant write, i hope that you are well, take care D-nyce

Elaine George January 22, 2009 at 8:06 AM Hi laura, At the moment, I am caught in the spell of winter and it is snapping cold. Grat wirte! Thanks for sharing love, Lainie

Farah Chamma January 21, 2009 at 12:56 AM Great write...Thank you for sharing... TYOne, Farah

Robin L. Gass January 18, 2009 at 10:07 AM Awesome write, Laura! Your imagery is vivid and chilling as I was lost in the spell your words create. The end is perfect and full of the hope that springs coming brings us. Well penned! Love, Robin

Mary Duhart January 18, 2009 at 9:16 AM I too can't wait for the seasons to change. Both naturally and spiritually too. It is cold here to but with God the Sun will shine again. Great write and Continue to share. "Compassion for Mary" is hanging here right next to my desk..written in 2007. Continue to share

Michael Degenhardt January 16, 2009 at 5:26 AM And I can't wait for spring! Terrific rhyme and the couplet form is perfect! A wonderful read. Michael

Sharon Winter January 16, 2009 at 4:33 AM Wow, this really makes me long for Spring! It is definitely an unusually freezing and bleak winter. Awesome write Laura. Love, Shar

Debbie Guzzi January 15, 2009 at 5:57 PM brrrrrrrrrr Light & Love debbie Guzzi

Raul Moreno January 15, 2009 at 5:49 PM Nice imaagery and great work...Raul