Winter's Wondrous Song

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Winter's

Wondrous

Song

 From out my window, I could see the creek
Its ice, a satin ribbon on the snow
Our winter holiday was just one week
Each day with skates down to the creek we'd go

Upon the birch trees, cardinals would rest
Beneath them lay the prints of hungry deer
For this was nature's turf and I, a guest,
Enjoyed the first few months of each new year

Today, upon a sandy beach I lie
With memories of Northeast winter days
It seems the years since then have just flashed by
But winter's wondrous song in my heart plays

Evoking thoughts of loves lost long ago
Now resting 'neath a shawl of virgin snow

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 2/6/2021 10:00:00 AM
As sonnets go, this one is truly a rare gem. Closing verses as golden as golden can get my friend. Positively inspiring and gives me an idea to maybe compose a sonnet tonight. A fav and truly a very inspiring gift to have found today.. God bless.
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Date: 2/5/2021 4:00:00 PM
Carolyn, congratulations on your win in Brian's Your Choice contest with this excellent poem, well done, I love your presentation and image _Constance
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Date: 2/4/2021 2:01:00 PM
Back to say, "Congratulations" on this win. It is a "Beautiful" Story/Write. Enjoy your win/day with blessings...............
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Date: 1/25/2021 4:01:00 AM
Back to fave this poem..I love the last line, "Now resting 'neath a shawl of virgin snow"
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Date: 1/15/2021 5:49:00 PM
So lovely! You change my viewpoint of winter..A fave..
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/16/2021 1:46:00 PM
Thanks! I'll check your page.
Date: 1/12/2021 11:34:00 PM
Sharing your love of sonnets, Carolyn. This one is flawless. Love the imagery of winter, the nostalgia of the past, and your seamless flow. Congrats for your POTD and kudos for another wonderful poem ~ John
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/13/2021 1:05:00 PM
Yes, I think we both love sonnets. Thanks for the visit and kind words, John. I'll visit your page. Hugs, Carolyn
Date: 1/9/2021 10:27:00 PM
Carolyn, I am so happy to see this outstanding poem on the winners list and that it received POTD! It is so deserving of both. This is a sonnet of immense beauty. Forgive my late response. This lovely poem is going into my faves. Congratulations my friend. You took me there. Blessings xxoo
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/10/2021 1:31:00 PM
Thanks for your visit, Connie. Hope to see you posting some new work soon. Thank you for the card that arrived yesterday. Hugs, Carolyn
Date: 1/5/2021 8:29:00 PM
Congratulations, Carolyn, on POTD!
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Date: 1/5/2021 9:28:00 AM
Love the description in this wonderful poem Carolyn. Wishing you a blessed New Year. Hope all has been well with you. love phyl
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Date: 1/3/2021 4:46:00 PM
POTD AND a win with Emile. Big congrats, my friend.
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Date: 1/3/2021 9:17:00 AM
Cozy wintery memories Carolyn. Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Date: 1/3/2021 8:18:00 AM
Congratulations Carolyn! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, this contest had 75 poems entered and yet your poem rose to the top ten, you should be proud of your placing, this was a very difficult contest to judge, but your poem caught my eye, well done my friend, Emile.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/3/2021 8:41:00 AM
thanks, emile
Date: 1/3/2021 8:01:00 AM
I knew I would see this beautiful poem on the winner's list, Carolyn. Many congrats~ ` Elaine
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Date: 1/3/2021 6:04:00 AM
Beautifully written and so well expressed. The imagery here is lovely and I could see children skating on the pond. Great write my friend. God Bless, JB Sorry I was away so long again. Was feeling ill and nausea for some time with dizzy spells. Finally the pain in my stomach was so bad I called in sick to work. Ended up in E.R. with ruptured appendix and bad stomach infection. Two weeks in hospital then home on total bed rest. Getting stronger now but almost didn't make it.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/3/2021 6:25:00 AM
So sorry to hear this, Judy. I hope the new year brings you health and prosperity!
Date: 1/2/2021 1:39:00 PM
This is absolutely beautiful, Carolyn! I can feel the smooth an natural flow of thoughts. Congratulations on p.o.t.d. award. I hope 2021 is being kind to you:) Hugs // paul
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/3/2021 6:29:00 AM
Hope you had a wonderful holiday season, Paul. Thanks for your lovely comment. I pray 2021 is a better year for everyone!
Date: 1/2/2021 7:22:00 AM
so glad this got potd, hon & i think it'll also get a big win in Emile's contest x
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/2/2021 9:41:00 AM
Thanks for reading, Jack. We never know how a judge will view our entries, but I enjoyed writing this. You know how much I love sonnets. Hugs, Carolyn
Date: 1/2/2021 3:53:00 AM
You paint a beautiful winter wonderland with your words, Carolyn. I especially loved (Its ice, a satin ribbon on the snow...how beautiful! ` Elaine
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/2/2021 9:46:00 AM
Thank you, Elaine. That's just how the creek looked from my bedroom window. Lights from a nearby interstate made the ice shine. It's so nice having you back on Soup. We all take breaks sometimes. Wouldn't it be great if Carrie and some of the others returned too? Hope you'll write for my next contest. I'll be offering a nice jewelry prize.
Date: 1/1/2021 10:16:00 AM
If you are going to eat chestnuts, see that they are thoroughly boiled and well mashed. Happy New Year. ~~
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Date: 12/31/2020 8:14:00 PM
Lovely work, Carolyn. Congrats on your first place win!
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/1/2021 7:17:00 AM
Thank you, but the contest has not been judged yet. Have a happy new year!
Date: 12/31/2020 5:51:00 PM
"A satin ribbon on the snow, for this was nature's turf and I, a guest" Such a beautiful thought. The entire poem curls gently around me. You paint such breathtaking images my dear friend. Congratulations Carolyn, on Poem of the Day. :) Happy New Year !! :) Hugs, Brandy
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/1/2021 7:17:00 AM
You're so kind, Brandy. Have a blessed new year!
Date: 12/31/2020 3:53:00 PM
Lovely imagery, Carolyn, and congratulations on POTD... best wishes for the new year :)
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/1/2021 7:24:00 AM
Best wishes for the new year, Akkina. 2020 won't be hard to beat!
Date: 12/31/2020 2:54:00 PM
That was amazing Carolyn! Congratulations on potd!!
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/1/2021 7:25:00 AM
Thanks, Mark. Have a new year filled with joy, prosperity and blessings!
Date: 12/31/2020 2:40:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A "Beautiful" Story/Write. I would take the beach over the snow any day. Enjoy your win. Today, have joy/blessings...............
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/1/2021 7:30:00 AM
Maybe we should trade places like in the movie "The Holiday." I would love to spend some time in an area where snow falls and ice freezes for skaters. Best wishes for the new year, Carolyn
Date: 12/31/2020 1:37:00 PM
OH YEAH!!! Give the girl the trophy, the ribbon, the keys to the poet's washroom. Just a magnificent Sonnet IM(ns)HO. The final couplet and last line.....the perfect visual. Way to go Carolyn!!!
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/1/2021 7:35:00 AM
LMAO, John! So glad I've found a new friend as the new year opens opportunities for improvement. (I'd love those keys to the poet's washroom.) Thank you for your kind remarks; they mean a lot coming from you and I'll go check your page now...
Date: 12/31/2020 12:30:00 PM
Carolyn, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY with this beautifully penned poem _Constance
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/1/2021 7:44:00 AM
Your comment is much appreciated, Constance. I will check your page. Best wishes for the new year! Love, Carolyn
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