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Winter Days

The wind is in the willows, the leaves have long since gone,
the long  bleak nights are arriving now winter has begun..
Your noses turn the brightest red,your breath is turning white,
through meeting  the coldest air, on a frosty winter’s night.

The footsteps are muffled you can hardly hear a sound,
as the dark streets are brightened, by snow upon the ground.
whilst children are all sliding up and down upon the  snow,
the grown ups seeking cautiously the safest way to go.

As you peep through your curtains,each morning at dawn,
you see Jack Frost’s white masterpeice, on hedges and the lawn.
The sparrows huddle up for warmth, in the dense privet hedge,
and the pigeons coo cooing, from the high gutter’s edge.

I can remember in days gone by when we would aspire,
to nightly roasting  chestnuts on a big hot open fire.
Then as they all started to hiss,the aroma was divine,
when  done they’d pop up, and land on the hearth each time.

With spring just round the corner, we’ll bid Winter  fond Good byes,
awaiting the arrival of spring flowers,and warm blue skies.
We all make the best of winter time and I’ve seen quite a few,
if it kills off all the germs, then I don’t mind do you.?

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  • misticmoonlite gold member
    November 16
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    this piece brought smiles to rememberances of times gone by... thank you for joining in good luck
    Linda


  • daviscth silver member
    November 16

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    I really enjoyed this light hearted seasonal poem. Your imageryu painted a very beautiful picture as I read the verses. Good luck in the contest.


  • FloridaGatorQueen silver member
    October 31

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    This is an awesome poem. I love the way you describe winter. I just wish we got snow more often in Florida. I enjoyed the read!!! Thank you for entering my contest.

    • judmc
      November 1
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      FloridaGatorQueen

      Many Thanks for your kind comments on "Winter Days" glad you liked it
      I'll send you some snow from England when it comes Best Wishes...George..


  • Violinstrings silver member
    January 11

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    good job

    i like your way of describing our breath
    good luck in my contest
    you did a good job describing winter
    i hope to give you something it uses all the senses of winter
    well done


  • Frozentearz
    January 5

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    Thanks for joining in , you have given us some imagery of the cold wind within your words.
    Warm thoughts.
    Frozentearz

  • Judith Chandler
    January 1

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    Nice write with January definitely present. I was struck by the "privet hedge", not a phrase I see often.

    Thank you for entering my contest.

    • judmc
      January 1
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      judyjudyjudy

      Many Thanks for your comments on "Winter Days". A privet hedge is a
      common sight in England to divide gardens,it can be cut to grow to whatever shape is required and becomes very dense (a favourite haunt
      and nesting place for sparrows) Best Wishes... George...


  • Rhythm Child
    December 31, 2008

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    thankyou for entering. I hope you enjoy the contest and have fun.

    take care
    message me for anything

    Rhythm Child


  • Denerica
    December 27, 2008
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    Yep make the best of it, nice writing.

  • Writing0Freedom
    December 22, 2008

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    I like it! It totally covers winter and what its like! This is really good! Good job! Thanks for entering!
    WritingFree


  • Crazy-Love
    December 18, 2008

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    This was amazing! Very fluently read, and it was just the perfect length for my taste! Lovely! Thanks for the entry and good luck!


  • aboomer silver member
    November 28, 2008

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    I did enjoy this - however, per the 'rules, could you please enter something else that does not have a trophy on it - in fairness to the others who've entered.

    Thanks


  • HeavensNewestAngel
    November 21, 2008

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    This is a great poem about winter. I love the first snow fal of the season. Good luck in my contest!


  • Sunshine Always
    November 21, 2008
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    Excellent ,the imagery here is wonderful. A really enjoyable read..Good luck in the contest...mal


  • xxRainbowDawnxx
    November 15, 2008

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    So lovely... love the descriptions of the winter here. I think it's very inspiring really, the seasons.


  • Samplette gold member
    November 7, 2008

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    A really nicely penned piece of poetry. Thank you for entering the contest. I think you did a good job.
    Sam

    • judmc
      November 9, 2008
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      Debra Scanlon-Murray

      Many Thanks for your kind comments on "Twilight" so glad you liked it
      Best Wishes and Kindest Regards George !!

    • judmc
      November 9, 2008
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      Samplette

      Many Thanks for your kind comments on "Winter Days" glad you liked it
      Best Wishes George !!

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