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The Winter has begun in my low land - blanc verse
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The Winter has begun in my low land - blanc verse |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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The Winter has begun in my low land And heaps of mud are forming ridges grey On wich you stumble when you walk the path The grass is turning grey with shades of green And willows sway their branches in the wind The people search for skates in attics dark The water will be frozen thick real soon And youngsters learn to skate behind a chair The doctors will be mending broken bones The time that mice will enter my old house When harvest has been taken from the land And cats that are too lazy to catch one To burn the stoves with coals is real hard work Alarms are watching carbon monoxide But they went off when I cooked dinner too I have to feed my sheep here ev'ry day And they're demanding water by the tons They feel no cold in their long furry coat My hands are cold when typing this here verse I've put my sweater on to keep me warm It's time to drink hot milk and go to bed Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (12-10-2002 07:02 PM).] |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
yes winter on a farm is both beautiful and hard at times... you drink that warm milk and sleep... we'll keep watch on this side of the world for a while then join you in dreamland.. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Sleep well, Titia! And, try to stay warm. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Seems to you need to snuggle in for the winter. Want to borrow my electric blanket? Your poem reminded me so much of the Hans Christian Anderson story. Hugs and Holiday Cheer, Marti Send my love to Muys.  'A witty saying proves nothing.' |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sounds very cold but very nice...James |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Its cold here today to Titia. I say we both just curl up under the covers with a cup of cocoa and stay warm. Well done. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Titia, yep, got to bundle up right now at this time of year, but spring will come soon enough! (kiss on cheek) tell Muys too I send angel hugs and comfort her way, God Bless You Both, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, 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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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You know something Titia, the best Christmas I ever had the power went out, and the community where my son's wife's parents lived pulled together and had Christmas dinner at the church in that small little mining town. I did nothing but cry all the time I was there out of happiness. Sometimes with the fast pace we live in cities, we forget what a wonderful thing friends and neighbours are, and I could not envy you more right now, and send you and yours the best of the season. You keep your Mom warm in knuffles now won't you? |
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