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Clouds of Ice |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Lyra As you probably know it doesn't snow where I live, here in Melbourne, only way up in the mountains which are far from where I live on the coast. Thank you for giving me such a fabulous insight to what it is like. The picture complimented your words so beautifully. Take care Love Sue I am in motion |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your reply, Sue... It snows a lot here on the western side of Michigan because we get the lake effect snow from Lake Michigan... But it hasn't snowed yet this year... In November, we tend to have very grey skies, which look like ice... but it doesn't usually start snowing until the beginning of December... sometimes in very late November around Thanksgiving...  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I'm not looking forward to the sky you perfectly describe, Lyra. We're still getting hours of bright, almost warm sunshine nearly everyday. This morning when I was walking the dog, there were so many leaves falling off the trees, it sounded like it was raining. |
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Eliza Member
since 2002-11-18
Posts 58 |
I am looking forward to the first crystal storm where all is iced and stands in shimmering light just before a morning thaw |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Delightfully descript my dear... ThisDiamond |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Lyra, this is just stunning! As much as I dislike the cold and snow and ice, your words make it sound so enticing. Beautiful, beautiful poem and the picture is fantastic. Hugs to you dear friend, Marti "I am not afraid of STORMS for I have learned how to sail my SHIP." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
November is commonly perceived as one of the two dreariest months of the year--February, being the other--at least in this part of the world. Your poem and photo illustrate the beauty of this month and that we should all embrace it and go out and enjoy the invigorating weather and behold the purity of its starkness. ~ This is one of the loveliest poems that I have ever read on the month of November. It is a keepsake poem for me. Thank you! ~ warm hugs to keep the winter chill out Linda |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lyra, A wonderful palette a beautiful picture, enjoyed. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
we see that sky here as well... and you have painted it to perfection, though I truly prefer the brighter, warmer sky of summer. wonderful write Ms Chipmunk |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
This is really just so pretty. Thank You, Warm Regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Very pretty work here, Lyra. I'm so glad the trees here retain their leaves during the winter. Unfortunately, being so far south I miss the autumn colors. Warm hugs, my friend. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Lyra, you know how I love the sand on the beaches near the water, but you painted this so well with your words and picture that it sounded very inviting. Thanks for sharing this beautiful picture and poem. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Lyra dear, you must have known I would like this very, very much, both rhyme and pic. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Sweet Chippymunk - strange isn't it how the clouds appear different with each season? This is a lovely poem - enjoyed. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra You made me shiver with cold from your vivid description. You paint with words. It was 85 degrees here in Southern California today. November is my favorite time here, as the Santa Ana winds blow the warm air from the desert some days, and clean the sky of every trace of smog. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Lyra, you have painted the scene very well, also set the mood in place...looking up into a somber gray sky.....wishing .. as you are... for that warming blanket of white finery to fall gently to earth.... Hugs to you Lady C. |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
yes, I could clearly see the bitter grey sky and "naked trees" I loved the images. Never be normal! |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
November is that transition period between fall and winter...it seems aimless...neither warm or cold...but only temporary...beautiful write Lyra...and a great picture too.. ...believe what your heart feels... |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
Perfect title--wonderful images! "I am a sky where spirits live. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Lyra, you've painted the picture so beautifully, sweet friend, it is a time of nothingness and tranquility yet only lasts for a little bit and before you know it the snowflakes dance and then spring rushes back in! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is very wonderfully said, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Lyra~ Enjoyed very much...Paul The bare branches of the trees spread wide like open arms ready to embrace the coming snow. I hope those little Chipmunks are safe & sound for the winter. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Duncan... thank you for your reply, This has been such a strange year for weather. I didn't think the leaves would ever turn color, but when they did... they did a magnificent job... and now that they are gone, the winds of winter are starting slowly to make their way in... but its only been these last couple of days that the sky has truly looked like November... ~ loving rodent hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Eliza... Welcome to Passions and thank you for your reply... I love the way those ice storms look also, but they can be so very dangerous... especially if you have to drive anywhere in them. I hope to read some of your work soon ~ welcoming chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Kathy... thanks so much for your reply... Today we truly had a Michigan November sky... It just looks so cold! ~ Michigan hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Marti... Its fireplace weather... ~ loving garden pest hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Linda... thank you for that incredibly sweet compliment... I am so glad that you enjoyed the poem ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thank you so much, Sy... I wonder if the sky looks different in Florida during the winter months too! I have been there but don't remember ~ loving rodent hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Ron... I don't know where you live, but I think the sky in November somehow looks different than any other month... It may be dreary, but I love it. The summer skies are nice also... but they provide me with a different inspiration ~ hugs from the chipmunk in the skyLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for truly enjoying my poem, Pat ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Michael... thanks so much for your reply, We have Pin Oaks here in Michigan and their leaves turn brown but stay on the trees until March... A couple of weeks after they fall off, the new growth starts greening up. ~ November hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Ethel... thanks so much for your kind words... In Michigan, winter usually means cozying up by the fireplace... and so I usually look forward to that... although I hate driving in the snow and ice... but I have always thought that the wintery skies here are particularly lovely ~ hugs from MichiganLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Titia... I know how much you love skies... I love them also, especially the way they change with the seasons and the weather  ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Chris... thanks for your reply... I think skies are endlessly fascinating ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Martie... thanks so much for those very lovely words... I only been to California once and that was in August... I imagine that the climate is completely different than it is here in Michigan I hope your husband is doing well... you are both in my prayers ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Barry... I had never realized that South Carolina had any snow!!!! ~ loving rodent hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Liz... I think skies are endlessly fascinating ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your very sweet words, Scorpio... Everyone always things of November as a kind of dreary month... but it is actually quite alive with things to come ~ hugs from MichiganLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Sandpiper... thanks so much for your very nice reply ~ hugs and grinsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for the sweet words, Noah... You sound anxious to see the snowflakes dance too! ~ loving snowy hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Paul... I have my underground burrow all stocked up for winter... but it isn't quite time to go below for the winter just yet!!! ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely descriptive writing...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
dang, that's kind of depressing but beautiful all the same |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Winters chill can be quite cold, but I still find it thrilling to see snow and ice hanging on trees, though it's pictures only because I'm in Florida. Enjoyed the poem! Deb |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Never thought of snow as cleansing but it makes perfect sense. The stripped trees do look forlorn and the decaying leaves dirty so .......bring on the snow. Enjoyed |
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bethhawk New Member
since 2002-11-20
Posts 1 |
What a titillating way to prepare us for winter. November being a transition month, this is a perfect way for us all to brace ourselves for what is yet to come! By the way, I'm Beth and I just joined this website today! Nice work and nice to meet you! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
James... thanks so much for the lovely compliment ~ lots of chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Dixie... Its a pleasure to hear from you ~ hugs and grinsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks for your reply, Deb... Its even more beautiful in real life... Florida may be nice and warm... but you really don't know what you are missing... We have lovely icicles on our trees and roads which are too slick to drive on, so we have to stock up on our groceries when we hear there is a storm coming... ~ hugs from the snow chipmunkLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your reply, RSWells... The snow is very cleansing but I hate when it sticks around for a long time and the remnants of it on the main streets get all grey and filthy... ~ snowy chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Welcome to Piptalk, Beth... Thanks so much for your reply and its very nice to meet you too! I will be looking for your work posted here. ~ welcoming chipmunk hugsLyra |
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