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1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace

0 posted 2009-02-06 12:57 PM



February Crawls


left over leaves
wrinkle in the street
torn brown reminders
the sun has betrayed me
I use to long for sweaters
this season wearily tired
has cold resting in pores
like every good addiction
finally, I have hit my bottom
the true addiction to warmth
frozen in this place lost
a stranger to my own life
the past held crystal palaces
breath taking to behold
now just a constant window cling
separating me from the flowers
I quietly listen for echoes where
snow is but a desert of white
left stranded in loneliness
enough I say as February crawls
on aching raw knuckles cold

© Copyright 2009 Helen Chambers - All Rights Reserved
OwlSA
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1 posted 2009-02-06 01:35 PM


Helen, as much as I am sorry that your February is so cold, I have to confess that I can't help feeling glad (sorry!) because of this beautiful poem!

Owl

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2009-02-06 02:13 PM


"I quietly listen for echoes where
snow is but a desert of white"

~ I'm getting to that point myself! I'm snowed in but apparently we are in for a bit of a respite as the temp is supposed to rise for a few days. I love the smell in the air as snow melts.

You are such a lovely writer.


Linda

ethome
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3 posted 2009-02-06 02:56 PM


Really peculiar how times changes one isn't it?
Yes, crystal palaces and the whole package....Thrilled me too.
But I'm right there in the warmth looking out that window with you and constantly wondering about myself with reflections blended into my planning my next move.

Excellent write!

Eric

Robert E. Jordan
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4 posted 2009-02-06 04:03 PM


Yo dear Helen,

Now don’t go knocking February.  February has lots of nice holidays, like Valentines Day, Presidents Day, and a whole lot of other good days.  Lots of good things have happened in February.  For one thing, it’s starting to warm-up a tiny bit.

This is a very well written and interesting poem.  I like it.

Love Bobby

Bill Charles
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5 posted 2009-02-06 05:47 PM


Helen - February, b'rrrrrrrrr, I agree it's too darn cold. I'm heading south, to SA that is. Wonder if it's warmer there...

BC

Marchmadness
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6 posted 2009-02-06 08:07 PM


You know I always love your Poetry, Helen.
This is so good it makes me shiver, Hope it warms up soon. The weather has been very nice here until yesterday and it is now raining cats and dogs,  which is fine with me.
                                  Ida

Margherita
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7 posted 2009-02-07 04:37 AM


There is an extremely captivating flow in this beautiful work of yours, dear Helen!

Love,
Margherita

Richy
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8 posted 2009-02-07 10:24 AM



Keep warm my dear friend, with the coming spring blossoms comes a rejuvenation of hope, and all things wondrous.

Even when you write about the cold, it still finds a way to melt the heart.

As beautiful as a dripping icicle Helen.



steavenr
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9 posted 2009-02-09 12:39 PM


"enough I say as February crawls
on aching raw knuckles cold"

...wow!!! nice line in a very cool write...thoroughly enjoyed...thank you for sharing

suthern
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10 posted 2009-02-09 01:22 PM


It's the shortest month and still weeks too long! *S* But it sure inspired a fantastic poem... beautiful work!
Dark Stranger
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11 posted 2009-02-09 01:55 PM


I still have my 08 calendar up...and you think your time is dragging..enjoyed it ms slick
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