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Frost
forests
of glass trees
emboss against
the ebon milieu
of chilled December nights.
Immaculate renditions
of vitreous illustrations
create unspoiled panoramas
on luculent panes of winter windows.
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Author notes
Photo credit - "Window Frost" - by John Corcoran
vitreous - glass-like
luculent - transparently clear
In a list
A contest entry
- Round 1 of 5 (My second 5-part contest) by Kei-Aira.
300 points, ended February 5, 2007, 52 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Cool sooth in reading. Especially now when it's a sizzling 92.Etheree is a fun form and not an easy one for messages that make sense. This one is grand because it does tell a story well.
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fabulous!
I think I have just been outdone in my quest to get into the Guinness Book of World Records for having the world's largest vocabulary! It is really a shame that my muse seems to be dead or hiding out right now, because with every new poem you give me a run for my money!
Reading this poem is like being able to watch a row of snowflakes frozen on your windows and admire their variegated structures and individual and collective beauty. I don't think I've ever read another winter poem half as lovely as this one. And I see you are catching up, too! (note to self...must bring back muse by any means necessary, even if that means electroshock therapy...)
This is incredible!
Many blessings,
Raven Aurora
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My Dearest Raven
You have me rolling in laughter...(note to self...help Raven look for her muse, and avoid the electoshock therapy!) LOL! Thanks so much for the praise, dear friend. You know it means so very much to me coming from you, as I hold you in highest esteem as one of the finer poets on this site. You got me going on the Etherees, too! See what you started? LOL! We're currently buried under an enormous amount of snow....and yes, it's snowing AGAIN right now! So, you can well imagine why my muse seems to be lost in winter-wonderland right now. Hehehehehehe. Again, thanks for the kindness, my sister. So good to see you back...I Miss You! Love you, dear Raven! 
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This is absolutely beautiful! I love the way the words seems to slope in the essence of the beauty of this writ. I am not a fan of winter as it is too extreme for me but you my dear, paint a wondrous portrait of the trees stricken with the ice of a winter storm. I wish you the best in this round. This poem is simply beautiful!
Always Lovingly ♥
Renee ♥
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My Sweet Renee...
Thank you, dear Sister, for such kind words and the constant warmth of your friendship. I'm so very glad you enjoyed this piece so much. We're buried in snow here in Colorado, so you can well imagine where my muse is wandering! I think it's lost in winter-wonderland!! LOL! So very good to see you gracing my pages again, as well. I've missed you! Hope all is going well in your corner of the world, dear friend. Thank again for the kindness. Much love to you, dear one!
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This is a great etheree. I am always impressed by form poems and this one is very nice. I enjoy the language you used and the images presented in this piece.
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Thank you so much, my friend, for both the kind words and the opportunity to participate in your contest. It sounds challenging and rewarding. I'm so very pleased you found my offering adequate. Again, thank you for the kindness. Much love and laughter...
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Dear Mary, you painted beautiful picture with your words..excellent choice...this was amazing poem..I liked your imagery..make me think of nights of december where you want just sit in front of fire place and read book..wonderful!
AJ
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My Dear AJ
How very wonderful to see you gracing my pages once again, dear friend. Thank you so very much for the kind words and consideration, I so appreciate it. I hope all is going well with you, sweetie. I have missed you! I have been offline for a few months because of the accident, and now my muse is running amuck! I can only sit here for so long, and hope to get by your pages soon, as well. Again, thank you, dear AJ, for the kindness and friendship. Much love to you
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Well my sweet sister, you have done it again... I think this Colorado snow has given inspiration to your muse... I feel all the beauty in this amazing write. Firstly, glass trees.... oh yes, you can feel the cold, the penetrating chill in winterpane. "Glass trees".... oh yes, I can even hear the crackle in the ice with these words... You do this form so well .... it's beautiful and best of luck in the contest! Outstanding once again! My love to you dear one, many hugs, Annie
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Dearest Annie...
Once again, you honor me with such high praises, and the generosity of that enormous heart of yours! Thanks so very much for the kind words, dear sister. "Jack Frost" has been scribbling all over my windows these days! LOL! Again, thank you, Annie, for all you do and all you are to me. Love you very much!
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Like Suseann I'm glad you gave us the definitions of some of the words in your author's comments, Mary as this Afrikaans-speaking woman just learned 2 new English words today!! You grasp of the English language is just immaculate, my friend. Once again I am in awe of your talent, especially in this poetry form. Wonderful poetry...so rich in language and images, and with a delightful touch of alliteration too ...it was as if I was there looking through the panes of your winter window too. Thank you for making me see your winter in all its beautiful whiteness. Immaculate poetry and a winner in my eye, Mary-friend!! Good luck in the contest - you have what it takes to make poetry!! Much love, my friend
~ Nicolette
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Dear Nic...
It warms my snow-bound heart to know that I have given you a "taste" of a pure white winter wonder, dear friend. I felt your gaze through my window. Did you see my fuzzy slippers??
"Jack Frost" has been running amuck at my house!! LOL! Every window is painted by his hand. So very pleased you enjoyed this, Sweet Lady. Thank you so much for the kind words, and you ever-present generous heart. Much love and laughter to you, dear one. Love you very much.
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Illuminating
I'm so thankful you have the foresight to add the definitions to your words in authors comments.I'd be clicking off and on dictionarys if not. This is beautiful and I share the likeing of things outdoors cover in icy glass beauty. The image is a fantastic thing too! Very gorgous piece!~Suseann
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Suseann...Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. I'm so glad you appreciate the definitions, as well. There are some writers who read me, where English may not be their first language. I try to be "aware" of the more obscure words I use. Nature has always inspired me, and I find I do not write about it often enough. Now that we're buried under mountains of snow, here in Colorado, I find my muse lost in "Winter-Wonderland" a lot!! LMAO! Thanks again, for the kindness, my friend. Much love and laughter to you.
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