Lena Townsend Poet Couplet

Wintry Glaze

The first day of spring arrived one week ago
Leaving winter behind like a shadow

Mornings after were filled with sunlight
Dancing daffodils and budding trees in highlight

But winter won’t give up the fight so easy
Weatherman calls for rain, it’s now freezing

As the spring rains first begin to flow 
Prayers go out that there will be no snow

Forgetful of the most harsh winter days
We didn’t pray to miss the icy glaze

This morning in awe I stepped out to find
Winter has left one last mark for the time

Like beautiful crystal it hangs off the trees
Coating like glass all that one sees

It sparkles like firelight reflecting sun’s rays
This most wondrous icy wintry glaze




Copyright © 2009 Lena “Lolita” Townsend

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Brian Strand May 10, 2009 at 12:29 AM A beautiful season follows any winter's cold Lolita.Well penned .Have a good day.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

James Marshall Goff April 12, 2009 at 1:12 PM this is beautiful! Lena, jmg

L'Nass Shango April 6, 2009 at 7:41 AM I walk around with these rime humming in my head ... peace and love

Anna-Marie Docherty April 2, 2009 at 8:46 AM A very pretty write depicting the first frosts of spring. A delight to have shared, thank you. Anna-Marie.

Elaine George April 2, 2009 at 1:51 AM Beautiful, Lena Lainie.

Keith Bickerstaffe March 31, 2009 at 3:41 PM So winter made one final call, huh? The best way to enjoy its wonders is inside looking out, or wrapped up on a walk. Skiers might enjoy it too, but not drivers! Well done Lena!! Best wishes, Keith

Charmaine Chircop March 31, 2009 at 1:51 PM i love the wintry glaze,i miss snow so much ,in my country it never snows,when i travel to places with snow,there i become once again a child,you described it so well,i can feel the atmosphere here,tnks for that-cheers charma

March 31, 2009 at 12:26 PM It's snowing here again. With the threat of more flooding we have a bit of a different perspective. Our prayers certainly go out that there will be not too much more. Nice use of rhyme and imagery to convey your thoughts. Keep on writing. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Blessings to you. Karen

Raul Moreno March 31, 2009 at 11:26 AM Excellent poem and amazing imagery you painted in this couplet. Nature is an a great muse if we allow ourselves the time to draw from it...Raul

Patricia Langston-Moran March 31, 2009 at 11:13 AM Lolita..thank you for your comments. I just added a couple of poem today and I have gotten a big response! I read with interest your poem about the "Victim" and the "Secret she kept"..etc. I think you have suffered greatly and have expressed it beautifully. God bless you. Patricia

Robin L. Gass March 31, 2009 at 11:06 AM Absolutely stunning, Lolita! You have captured a beautiful moment in this wonderful poetry! Love, Robin

Christopher Higgins March 31, 2009 at 10:37 AM This is a beautiful write my friend.. you painted mr. winter and his last gasp very well..love the seventh verse crystal and glass works very well..thanks for the comments.

Trudy Diane Rider March 31, 2009 at 9:53 AM I can see the ice and feel the piercing cold! Well written! Thank you for your comments on my poems also! ~Trudy~

Carolyn Devonshire March 31, 2009 at 9:28 AM What a beautiful image of the magical glaze that only rain on frozen trees can paint. You make me long for winter, but it is 70 degrees here (in the middle of a "cool" front), the azaleas and fruit trees are dancing with color. Thank you for sharing your marvelous description of a "Wintry Glaze." And you have Soup Mail. Love, Carolyn

Sharon Winter March 31, 2009 at 5:26 AM Beautiful to look at but scary to drive in. Your words paint such a lovely picture, even though stubborn winter will not quite let go. Nice work. Love, Shar

Brian Strand March 31, 2009 at 2:30 AM Beautiful writing Lolita.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

John Rhinem March 30, 2009 at 9:09 PM ....As Always, "My Love & Warmth To 'You & Your Loves,' Always, John!!!"~"Goodnight Dear Lady!:):)

John Rhinem March 30, 2009 at 9:06 PM Smile~Its good to see that You appreciate the final act of winters show!?:) For every season has its memorable and endearing markings; along with their not so pleasant moments of course!? In this write here dear Lena~It shows the beauties of Your souls gratefulness for all of nature and creation! Which really speaks wonderful wonders of whom You truly are!:)~One I would say, within all that is beautiful, which exist!:) "Wonderful Glimpse of Your Beautiful Self Dear Lena!!!:)....cont....

Laura Mckenzie March 30, 2009 at 6:10 PM Lolita how wonderfully described I could see it from here! I am however sorry that you had icy weather. You are one of my favorite writers here on the soup! So Well done! Laura :)