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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

Date: 5/10/2009 12:29:00 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

Date: 4/12/2009 1:12:00 PM

this is beautiful! Lena, jmg

L'Nass Shango

Date: 4/6/2009 7:41:00 AM

I walk around with these rime humming in my head ... peace and love

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 4/2/2009 8:46:00 AM

A very pretty write depicting the first frosts of spring. A delight to have shared, thank you. Anna-Marie.

Elaine George

Date: 4/2/2009 1:51:00 AM

Beautiful, Lena Lainie.

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 3/31/2009 3:41:00 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

Date: 3/31/2009 1:51:00 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

Date: 3/31/2009 12:26:00 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

Date: 3/31/2009 11:26:00 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

Date: 3/31/2009 11:13:00 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

Date: 3/31/2009 11:06:00 AM

Absolutely stunning, Lolita! You have captured a beautiful moment in this wonderful poetry! Love, Robin

Christopher Higgins

Date: 3/31/2009 10:37:00 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

Date: 3/31/2009 9:53:00 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

Date: 3/31/2009 9:28:00 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

Date: 3/31/2009 5:26:00 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

Date: 3/31/2009 2:30:00 AM

Beautiful writing Lolita.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

John Rhinem

Date: 3/30/2009 9:09:00 PM

....As Always, "My Love & Warmth To 'You & Your Loves,' Always, John!!!"~"Goodnight Dear Lady!:):)

John Rhinem

Date: 3/30/2009 9:06:00 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

Date: 3/30/2009 6:10:00 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 :)