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Winter's Womb

Winter’s Womb 1-18-24 45 Syllables ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Winter’s Womb In the temple of winter’s womb pearls of crystal plant snowflowers Swaddled in thick quilts of snow in sacred silence nature swells Frosty plumes birth from wild whirlwinds, in crystalline rhythmic rimes.

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Paige Hind

Date: 1/21/2024 4:15:00 PM

Very beautiful.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/23/2024 11:44:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paige! Blessings!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/20/2024 11:44:00 AM

Very descriptive lines you have penned in this one. Thanks for sharing it with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/23/2024 11:46:00 AM

Hi Sara! Even though winter seems stark in comparison to spring, there is so much to be savored in this beautiful season! Blessings and prayers!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/19/2024 2:45:00 PM

Oh, so beautiful, expressive a poem! Much enjoyed the hues you convey, Sam.

Silent One

Date: 1/19/2024 12:49:00 PM

An excellent arrangement of words here Sam.. Love the vocabulary and poetic expression.. Best of luck in the contest..

Ink Empress

Date: 1/19/2024 11:43:00 AM

Dear Sam, this is absolutely gorgeous the way youv Woven words here in your sijo is so exquisite and captivating! I must highlight your use of alliterations and imagery that fits the title as well as how well it flows. Especially “ Swaddled in thick quilts of snow in sacred silence “ sometimes in silence too, patiently we wait for the beginning of new light. It must be snowing alot there? Sending you light always. Best wishes for the contest. I hope you’ll score high!

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/19/2024 11:01:00 AM

Wow! I am lucky to be led to this today after seeing your comment on my poem. This is stunning. I love it. Beautiful and well written. ! A Fave:)

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/19/2024 8:57:00 AM

Dear Sam, you have crafted a magnificently evocative wintry poem; the metaphors and use of alliteration are exquisite, and it was a delight to read on a bitterly cold, frigid morning. We have too much snow in the east part as well.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/18/2024 10:52:00 PM

you have given birth to a wonderfully descriptive winter poem Sam , love the imagery and use of alliteration, a joy to read on a bitterly cold icy morning on our Island - thankfully no more snow/hail or ice last night... glad I have my thermals lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/23/2024 10:09:00 AM

Hi Jan! Hope you are doing well and that things have warmed up a bit. Having grown up by the water I remember how biting the wet, winter cold can be. Seems to go right through you! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. For me, even though winter seems lifeless, it is like a cradle birthing unique wonders while rocking nature as it sleeps. It was a joy "birthing" this poem. Take care, my friend! Warm blessings to you and a hug!!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/18/2024 4:28:00 PM

a delightful Sijo, Sam. I like the 'winter womb' concept and you've captured it beautifully...I liked 'frost plumes..." have a great evening, Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/18/2024 9:44:00 PM

Hi Sara! Thank you so much! Haven't written a sijo in ages! I'm so glad you enjoyed this slice of winter in all it's plumage. For all the cold and darkness of the season in hibernation there is such a sense of a pregnant pause before the birth of spring. Gratitude and blessings to you!