Winter whispers steal across,
envelope dead summer.
Leave relief on leafy paths,
seducing minds to peace.
Life lifts, ventures greener thoughts.
Arms unwind hidden fronds to
fling far realisation,
crispy hours, chilling times
… new hopes born on cold breaths.
With refreshed world, man caresses,
ease of mind, winter’s promises.
Author notes
Photo by poet
A contest entry
- February Moon And Frost...An Old Man's Winter Night Semi-Quickie by Blue Rew.
1025 points, ended March 3, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Whispers, fronds, ease, caress...
Such echoes abound here stirring to mind the
melting hush of winter finally releasing.
I admire brevity and this piece is captivating.
Blue
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I am smiling ...
Beautifully constructed and truly a breath of fresh air
as warmer winter winds nestle the heart and whispers smile, pushing cold summer away on a breeze.
Excellent. Absolutely excellent for this contest.
So pleased to have read this today.
Thank you my friend. ~Pamela
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Thank you, Pamela
Your friendly comments are always encouraging, but this is a real beauty. I love winter. Here it is alive with opportunities. -
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Did I mention that I just LOVE the photo you used? Very very nice.
You have many talents Richard. How lucky you are to be so gifted. ~Pamela 
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I love this!
I always enjoy reading you, and this one brings a feeling of hope even to a "Spring lover" like me
Beautiful poem
Lynda
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Thank you, Lynda
Your comment humbles me...I always wished I could write as good as you.
It is wise to love all seasons. God gave us them all. I too love spring.
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It is interesting to consider winter as rejuvenating season but of course it is nature needs its time of sleep just we do and so it is as nature revives so do we. a very different take on the prompt.
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Thank you for your comments.
I always viewed winter as a time for new change, promises in the crisp and cold air...but my winter does not have the cold and the snow you have in USA. I have never seen snow. I guess it is a different world.
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"winter's promises". That's original, in my opinion, but yes winter can be invigoration and inspiring, "new hopes born on cold breaths. Right now, I can't get too excited about it.
Well done write.
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Thank you, Judith
It is helful to carry your weather inside of you...eat a pie with sauce in the rain...I find winter has promise in a time of rest and reflecttion, a time to cuddle and watch the rain on the window shiver down. My winter is proably milder than yours. -
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You are right
winter does have it's moments and most of them are sunny, the sun shining on the snow in the midst of a brisk walk. Too many grey days and my appreciation fades!
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Lovely lines my friend, There is nothing I would change, it is simply beautiful. The imagery is a perfect compliment for the photo. Wonderful write!
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Thank you Tirrel.
I am pleased you like the poem. It is short and simple but expresses my feelings.
You are kind, my friend. I say in Aussie, 'old mate.'
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