A gentle dusting of snow fell yesterday,
old nan winter is knocking at my door,
go away old man it's much to soon,
I don't want to see you anymore.
The pond we swam in last summer,
will soon be frozen over with ice,
all the beauty of the autumn leaves,
fall and die, not looking very nice.
The cornstalks lay rotting in the field,
harvesting the sweet corn is now done,
our feathered friends are heading south,
searching for the warmth of the sun.
It's time to don our scarfs and mittens,
find the long johns that we packed away,
the daylight hours are much too short,
warm some cider on those long winter days.
We will throw some logs on the cozy fire,
await Winter to see what it may bring,
as the cold north wind starts to howl,
we sit and yearn for the return of Spring.
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Written November 12th, 2004
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. It is most appreciated. Take care, Sandy
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You capture the season well with your words and the imagery is excellent. I particularly like the last verse.And it's referal to the yearning for spring to return. As each season changes I look forward to the next. Spring and autumn are my favourite times of the year. Very well put together...Take care..
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Melanie, Thank you so much for the nice comment. It is always a pleasure to hear from you. Take care, Sandy
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Bravo on this wonderful write..Sandy...BRAVO!!!
Melanie -
Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate them. I am glad you enjoyed my poem. Nature is one of my favorite things to write about. Take care, Sandy
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Ah, yes. Winter is certainly coming all too soon. But may we have plenty of warmed cider, and warmer hearts, to keep company with all our friends. A beautiful poem.
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Awesome Poem
What a lovely picture you always paint of nature that allows your readers to be drawn right into you through your creative poetry. I can see the painting of words becoming clear in my minds eye as I feel a shiver of coolness creaping up my leg. I reach for my warmed cider and take a sip and Thank You for creating such a beautiful picture for all of us once again. Great Job, I just want you to keep your pens ink flowing with those wonderful thoughts so your beautiful pictures of poetry keeps growing. Great Job as I applause your wonderful work. Your Reading Fan, MickPigKnuckles
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Thank you Ann for the lovely commemt, I always enjoy what you write in the comments. We had flurries and a slight dusting on Wed. morning. Just enough to remind me Winter is around the corner. Take care, Sandy
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Thank you for your wonderful comment pozo,I am so glad when you enjoy my poems. Take care, Sandy
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Sandy, this was a pleasure to read this morning...did you have snow this soon?, lol well it's so close this winter chill, this has such a nice flow, I think I'm looking forward to the winter actually, a little skiing, cider, and the beautiful warm fire! Well written my friend, Ann
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Hi,
I tried to comment on this in the library but I couldn't. Home now- I loved this poem This made me think how great a poet you are, wonderful description and lovely sounding words Great write- thanks for commenting on mine, you deserve this applause
God bless,
Pozo
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so that's what warms you up to write those steamy poems ,boiling hot cider, you must drink it all year long. Thank you for the nice comment. Take care, Sandy
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ewww warm cider lol still if it does its job i don't care if it is boiling hot winter's shaking his coat at the doorway. Good work as ever.
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