Winter paints the earth
snow-flakes drifting down
a soft blanket of white,
and in this winter wonder land
all is tranquil and silent
cardinals the only drop
of colour in sight...
Lying in the snow
petals tinged with frost
crimson shadow almost
as if in another world lost...
A rose lies upon the frosted earth,
slowly dying from the cold,
so I gingerly cradle it
because it's good luck
to find a winter rose,
I remember I was told...
Fragments of it's crimson petals
shatter in my palm,
as my warmth melts the frost and ice
and it's true identidy is revealed,
it's mystery though hidden
all beauty not concealed...
It's crumpled leaves
soon unfurl,
and it's fragrance
like sweet perfume
around me it does swirl...
It bloomed too late
and I don't want it so soon to die,
so I plant it beneath the snow
with tender care
and then I say good-bye...
The next day rows of winter roses
like a garden there they grow
ivory, peach, crimson, pink
and snow white
unfurling their petals...
For everything deserves a chance
to grow... Bathed in rays of
winter sunlight...
Author notes
photo credits to Kate maree
A contest entry
- WINTER ROSE by Rhythm Child.
550 points, ended December 2, 2008, 20 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What does this mean to you?
Comments
-
a very nice write for the prompt . . congrats on the gold !!
-
Aww this is really sweet!!! and descriptive really brightened my sour london day to read this - thank you
-
woa,
I really love this. It really shows the picture to me, but not only the picture do i see, but a great story. This poem is really beautiful. Your use of descriptive words make a really great effect. my favorite part was this:
It's crumpled leaves
soon unfurl,
and it's fragrance
like sweet perfume
around me it swirls...
i really love this
x -
great entry
thanks for taking part, wishing you luck would be an insult to your talent so take care
message me for anything
Billy (Rhythm Child)
Adding your comment:
