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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2009-01-31 07:29 AM

I am waiting for a breeze to sweep
The winter from my eyes
I am looking toward the south
For summer geese to fill the skies

I’m weary spent of icy limbs
And landscapes carved in white
I’m going to travel on a dream
Of summer green tonight

Let sunshine warm my winter bones
Let flowers fill my soul
Erase the gray of gloomy skies
Sweep out the biting cold

Let balmy fragrance fill each breath
Let pastel colors trim
The woods with lacy purple
On a January whim

But even poet minds can handle
So much fantasy
And then give in to blankets
And a nice hot cup of tea

ELizabeth Santos

Nan

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

1 posted 2009-01-31 09:52 AM

I think it was a February day that I spent driving around with you enjoying the "Crystal Forest" that covered southeastern Pennsylvania after a huge rain storm froze an icy covering over hill and dale. That was gorgeous.. but I like summer too! Thanks, Lizzy..

Marc-Andre
Senior Member

since 2008-12-07

Posts 501

2 posted 2009-01-31 10:15 AM

The last two stanzas were especially delicious

Mark

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

3 posted 2009-01-31 10:54 AM

It is a pleasure to read you again Liz.
You have captured the Pennsylvania winter oh so perfectly. Peace ~D

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

4 posted 2009-02-06 10:14 AM

I’m going to travel on a dream
Of summer green tonight

Thank you for taking us with you! *S* And thanks for reminding me of one of my favorite poems:

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Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2009-02-06 12:39 PM

Poets and tea...'tis a given.

Stay warm, dear one!

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

6 posted 2009-02-06 02:43 PM

I'm smiling big at this one Elizabeth.

Yes, I share your sentiment exactly. However, I will take just a dash of milk in mine please.

Eric

Oklahoma Rose
Senior Member

since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

7 posted 2009-02-06 11:37 PM

Elizabeth, this is so beautiful. I am so ready for Spring.

shelerella75
Member

since 2009-01-30

Posts 58

8 posted 2009-02-10 02:37 AM

SO lovely! I love cuddling a book and sipping hot chocolate on a cold December day.... but come January, I'm always ready for my bones to thaw!

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

9 posted 2009-02-10 10:42 PM

Elizabeth,

Oh, I so understand this and long for the same thing. I want color and flowers and sunshine that has warmth. It's coming - I know it is. In the meantime, join me for a cup of tea?

Alison

Suncleaver
Member

since 2009-01-18

Posts 481
Stafford England

10 posted 2009-02-11 12:44 PM

A lovely poem, here's to spring and a new beginning for all.

I like mine white with no sugar.

Never sigh for a better world, it's already composed, played and told.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

11 posted 2009-02-11 12:03 PM

I'd love to be sitting with you before a warm fireplace sipping tea, and watching the winter, outside. Love you, Liz!

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

12 posted 2009-02-11 12:37 PM

good read

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