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Winter's Wish

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"Nothing ever dies that is not reborn in some other form." — Charles Dickens

"The hottest love has the coldest end." — Socrates

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A Sam Scott poem:
12th March 2025
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I reached a hand 
Into the snow
The chilly ice
Once vibrant glow 

It's Winter's wish
A painful spree
The absent warmth 
Of no degree

Although I try
To stay alive 
Your touch confirms 
No love could thrive

Until the crystals 
Of your heart
Can beat a path
Back to the start

I'll leave a message
By transient hand 
No passer by
Shall understand

A heart-shaped sign
To melt away
Perhaps to write
Another day..

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David Crandall

Date: 8/11/2025 7:55:00 PM

very nicely worded poem. it probably doesn't apply to your poem, but one of my favorite quotes (all things must pass - george harrison)

Sam Scott
Date: 8/11/2025 11:21:00 PM

I do love a good quote though.. so I may bank that one, David. Thankyou. Blessings S:) x

Anne Winter

Date: 7/15/2025 6:18:00 PM

Dear Sam, how heart touching you poem is! It's emotional but in a beautiful way in a really beautiful way. The last line hits right in the heart "Perhaps to write Another day..". Best, Anne

Sam Scott
Date: 7/16/2025 1:34:00 PM

So wonderful that you think so, Anne. Heartfelt thanks and blessings S:) x

Jasmine Tsai

Date: 7/11/2025 9:59:00 AM

A lovely poem with great word choice... Thank you for writing it.

Sam Scott
Date: 7/11/2025 9:32:00 PM

Thank you for reading it! And taking time to comment Jasmine. Blessings S:) x

Crystol Woods

Date: 7/10/2025 6:47:00 AM

I just love this! The wording you've chosen is so musical to the ear and captivating. The metaphor is right on! I think I'll read it again! Xo

Sam Scott
Date: 7/10/2025 8:12:00 AM

Thank you Crystol, it really does warm my heart to hear you say those words! May your mittens be ever cosy. Blessings S:) x

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/10/2025 4:59:00 AM

Very nice! … The absent warmth Of no degree…(message) No passer by Shall understand… A heart-shaped sign To melt away

Sam Scott
Date: 7/10/2025 1:33:00 PM

It's roasting in the UK right now.. but sometimes those old poems are just beginning to see the light of day. Blessings, Kim S:) x