Wintertime

Set to the tune of 'Edelweiss'  from The Sound of Music

Wintertime, wintertime
Evergreens don festive wardrobes

Ivory
Christmas Eves
Swirl in peppermint snowglobes

Magical mirrors of lakes to skate
Taste snowflakes
On our tongues

Wintertime, wintertime
Keep my heart warm
Til spring comes.

12/02/21

Poem of the Day
December 4th, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Ashley Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 7:49 PM
Oh, dear Michelle, you are a grand poetess whose poetic gift takes my breath away. An exquisite lyric beautifully and perfectly set to the haunting melody of "Edelweiss" Your artistic pen spills pure enchantment. I adore every line! A Fav! Belated congratulations for POTD honors.. so richly deserved, my friend. Warmest wishes for you and yours to enjoy a merry Christmas.. ~Susan
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 3:57 PM
Hello Michelle ... oh yes, nice lyrics to fit the season well - thank you Michelle - Lindsay
Callus Avatar
December 12, 2021 at 9:50 AM
I love 'Edelweiss, and your lyrics as well, Michelle. Congratulations on p.o.t.d. // paul
Rodrigues Avatar
December 8, 2021 at 2:34 PM
Love: Swirl in peppermint snowglobes! Congratulations on POTD!
Faulkner Avatar
December 10, 2021 at 12:19 PM
Yep, love peppermint at the holidays! Thanks for your kind comment, Kim
Kauffman Avatar
December 8, 2021 at 2:14 PM
So lovely Michelle. You have turned winter upside on its head with warm imagery and coziness. Congratulations on your POTD and all the best wishes for the contest my friend.
Faulkner Avatar
December 10, 2021 at 12:18 PM
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Sam, am hoping you have a warm holiday season!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 7, 2021 at 5:43 AM
This is lovely! Belated congratulations on potd Michelle! I have grown to appreciate winter, a whack of vitamin D helps ;), I hope you are dear poetess, sending hugs, xomo
Faulkner Avatar
December 10, 2021 at 12:17 PM
I too need an extra dose of vitamin D during the cloudy winter months, hope you are doing well, Mo
Watt Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 3:48 PM
First of all, I love the tune you chose... I used to sing our kids to bed with Edelweiss. Your tune matching with lyrics is very nicely done, and I really like the phrase "Evergreens don festive wardrobes" (rhyming it with snowglobes was a brilliant stroke). Your winter and holiday imagery is so wonderful, as is your ending of "keep my heart warm till spring comes" is such a lovely thought. Beautifully crafted and so deserving of POTD acknowledgement.
Faulkner Avatar
December 10, 2021 at 12:17 PM
I do like the snowy images at Christmastime, but only from afar! Snowglobes are something I look for at the holidays too so I thought it would be a good fit - so pleased as always by your visits and warm comments, thank you so much, John~
Proxenos Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 11:47 PM
My favourite all time film and song and your poem is exquisite. Congratulations dear Michelle on POTD you truly deserved it . Hugs and blessings Jenniferj.
Faulkner Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 1:56 PM
It is one of my favorites too, thank you for your kind comment, Jennifer~
Eslinger Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 8:22 PM
Congratulations! So we’ll painted. I read slowly, word by word haha so I was beautifully surprised when I took in the word ‘globe,’ as I Love them. You brought in all the senses, inc. great musical sense! An endearing write! A Fav for me! Be well!
Faulkner Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 1:56 PM
Your wonderful words warm my heart, Sally, and it means so much coming from a poet I admire so deeply, thank you very much!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 9:20 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Wintertime" is a wonderful Lyric write. Love It. Have a blessed day................
Faulkner Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 1:55 PM
You also, thank you Paula
Y. Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 10:26 PM
Hi Michelle, This is lovely! Best wishes in the contest and congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a good evening:-) Alexis
Faulkner Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 1:54 PM
Appreciate your thoughtful comments, thank you Alexis
Lane Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 6:34 PM
Hats off to you for potd, Michelle.
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:09 PM
Thank you kindly, Lin
Nicole Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 5:35 PM
This is my favorite line.. "Swirl in peppermint snowglobes" It is the holiday season, so, it wouldn't be complete without a little *Peppermint* and, some snow fluttering in a festive globe. Your thoughts bring a smile. Congratulations Michelle, on Poem of the Day. :) Hugs, Brandy
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:09 PM
For me, chocolate and peppermint are the flavors of the holiday season, but chocolate wouldn't work for a winter scene, so I just went with peppermint! Thank you for such a warm and lovely comment, Brandy, am hoping your season is merry and bright and full of peppermint!
Wolf Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 5:17 PM
Ooh! I certainly had a feeling about this one! Congrats, Michelle! Beautiful penning; Bravo for the algorithm's choice! It's developing a real human touch, I see. Kudos, Gershon
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:07 PM
It's a mystery how they pick POTD, but I'll take it, thank as always for your encouragement, gw!
La France Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 4:05 PM
Michelle, lovely and congratulations on your POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ love and serenity _Constance
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:06 PM
Appreciate it, thank you, Constance
Hankins Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:36 AM
Marvelous. I sang it and it works just great. Congratulations on your POTD and best wishes in the contest.
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:47 AM
I am so glad you liked it, Milt, thank you so much and happy holidays
Buhagiar Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:32 AM
A deserving POTD. I sang out the poem to the tune of 'Edelweiss' and I really enjoyed it. Well done. Best for a win.
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:46 AM
I tried to make sure it matched the tune, glad you enjoyed it, happy holidays, Victor
Deo Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 8:29 AM
Mi Lady, you did it. Brava! Happy ... happy ... (PTL)
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:45 AM
I am thrilled to be honored with POTD, thank you again
Peck Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 8:27 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Michelle! Edelweiss is a lovely tune and so are the words in your poem. I love Swirl in peppermint snowglobes especially!
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:45 AM
Yes, I'm going to try to find some pretty snowglobes this year! Thanks for your lovely comment, Ann
Alex Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 7:54 AM
Beautiful wordings on the said tune with deeply meaningful words. Congratulations!
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:44 AM
I am happy you like it, thank you Christuraj
May Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 7:44 AM
Lovely verse Michelle, Congrats on POTD
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:44 AM
Thank you kindly, Joseph
Awtry Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 7:17 AM
Very nice! I especially like “peppermint snow globes.” Congratulations on POTD!
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:44 AM
I miss snowglobes, you don't see them much anymore - thanks for your kind comment, P.S
Doll Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 6:54 AM
Michelle, congratulations on POTD. This is a gem~ Warren
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:42 AM
Thank you, Warren, I'm glad you like it~
Roper Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 6:30 AM
Nicely done, Michelle, good luck in the contest and congratulations on POTD!
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:42 AM
Thank you so much, Eve
Gentile Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 5:51 AM
Congratulations Michelle on your POTD for this lovely, lyrical gem! A great entry for the contest!!!
Faulkner Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 9:42 AM
Thank you very much, Mike, I appreciate it
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