*Winter Celebrates *
New year arrives as north winds blow
Ferns of frost through dim sunlight glow -
Flowers of the winter rose
Deep in cold – in frosty white climes
Winter’s heart beat feels warmth divine -
A heaven sent valentine
Wild banshee winds in feis hornpipes
Hear the pipes of crocus’ bagpipes -
Reels, jigs, tickle clover types
Winter’s bleak barrenness belies
Jubilation in dormant life -
Festive respite in long nights.
1-19-21
Contest: Attention to Detail
Sponsor: Rob Levasseur
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