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Winter Celebration |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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I asked my cousin if it was still fall in New York City He laughed and told me that fall had just begun. How odd. Snowflakes and Chickadee make their first serious assault upon my birdfeeders and Chokecherry trees. It’s winter here. Each flake is a bud that erupts into a white garden of beauty, and I am too far removed from New York City to understand a fall that is beginning to spatter dramatic colors bright. I watch the ice begin to form on the slough and the Chickadees gather seeds to store for bitter cold days. The aroma of rotted leaves and cranberries is smothered, and all the things I meant to put away before snow are covered. I can forget that they are there as I gather wood in armfuls and stoke the fire for the cats. People look at me with incredulous expressions When I share how much I love winter. --- Alison |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
People look at me with incredulous expressions When I share how much I love winter. yes, I think I would too my Ali-girl... I'm a summer gal thru and thru! But I loved your very vivid and mesmerising thoughts! xx love RDB xx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
Yeah me too, those 60 degree rides along the ocean are so chilly. Grin. Enjoyed it little one |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
its gritty but you make winter pretty |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 Sighing here, remembering my Rainbow Dancing Lights (Aurora nights)in the Interior. Crisp frigid air, moose and lynx tracks in the snow....yes, there is incredible beauty and serenity in winter, especially if you have a safe wood stove in a cozy cabin, and a pile of wood stacked nearby. Standing outside beneath a canopy of stars at midnight (just miles below the Arctic Circle) is a memory forever etched in my memory banks. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Alison, Winter is frozen ears and fingers. I try not to think about it. Bobby |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
As usual, a fine 'penning' by this excellent author... and a wonderful reply/comment post by Ms. 'MidniteSun' sustained applause for this 'write'! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Alison, You dress the winter warm and wonderful and bundle it up in your special kind of poetry. I thank you for this glimpse into your Alaska. |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
This is so wonderful Ali  I want to curl up in front of a fire now.. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Alison, you just increase my yearning for a true Winter to aching levels with this wonderful write. I would love to CELEBRATE Winter the way you do. Sigh, I want snow! Love and hugs. Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Loved this Alison, nice images you send here and another piece of wood goes into my fire for the little dogs and for the family when they awaken. Stay warm my friend and take care. Rick |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Roniece darlin', I love you anyway! Thank you for reading and understanding, even if you don't share my passion. Love, Ali - D, Make sure you bundle up. We don't want your creativity gettin' cold and all. A - inky, Thank you. I think it is because I think winter is beautiful. A - Kacy, I think of you when I write poems like this. It's almost like I want to hand you a piece of home. xoxoox Alison - Yo Bobby, It's okay. I try not to think about cities. Love, Alison - Bruce - my friend, Thank you. Your applause mean the world to me. Alison - Bluesy Dahlink, Thank you for peeking in and enjoying the view. I am lucky to live where I see so much beauty. Alison - Tina, Come on over. The woodstove is roaring and I have hot chocolate (we can lace it with Schnapps). xoxoxo Alison - Margherita, Come on over with Tina and we can all celebrate together. Thank you, lovely one. Alison - Rick, Thank you and backatcha. Stay warm and keep the home fires roaring. Alison |
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