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The Lady
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0 posted 2006-11-29 05:37 PM



  

I knew what it was
the moment I felt it  
blackberry winter  
fable I had heard  
yet never seen
a time
of cold seduction

wind shivered its way
past my ears
I reached
for something warmer
found myself exposed

shy elm
in front of my window  
stripped herself  
stood naked  
arms reaching skyward
undone
and proud

clouds darkened
thinned
blew chilly breath
licked frost
on my lips

ice
giggled
at my front door
crunching underfoot
threatening me
with a fall

I laughed back
unafraid

don't you know
I can fall no farther

© Copyright 2006 Kate - All Rights Reserved
ThisDiamond
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1 posted 2006-11-29 05:47 PM


Exceptionally pleasing ending!
Enjoyed the read very much.
TD

Dark Stranger
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2 posted 2006-11-29 05:50 PM


ladyone, there is always room,
I fall every year at this time
and winter somewhere else later

enjoyed you on top of this image

Magnus
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3 posted 2006-11-29 08:53 PM


I knew TD would like this one....she is
nuts for snow, ice, snowballs and all sorts
of chilly things....did I mention???....forget it....

Sunshine
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4 posted 2006-11-29 09:41 PM


Oh,

you would enjoy
my birch poem...

yes, you would...

and so wood your trees...




LeeJ
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5 posted 2006-11-29 10:04 PM


my oh my this shone

shy elm
in front of my window  
stripped herself  
stood naked  
arms reaching skyward
undone
and proud

yet, the entire poem was magic...

The Lady
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6 posted 2006-11-29 10:20 PM





thank you so much TD


Stranger darlin’  
how much deeper must I fall  
to winter somewhere else later?  
thank you kindly sir

Barry
I did not know that about TD  
thanks for the info
and the read

Karilea!
I must read your birch poem
where is it?
wood you tell me please?

oh LeeJ  
thank you so very much

passing shadows
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7 posted 2006-11-29 11:12 PM


those last lines! awesome!
The Lady
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8 posted 2006-11-29 11:16 PM




thank you Dixie
so much

Interloper
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9 posted 2006-11-30 09:14 AM


Fantastic!

Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Gentle Spirit
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10 posted 2006-11-30 09:30 AM


love this Kate...that ending is perfect....
Martie
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11 posted 2006-11-30 10:21 AM


Lady...it's even cold in Southern California, but I've not been outside to test my slipperyability...I think I'll wait a bit for warmer.  Loved your poem!
The Lady
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12 posted 2006-11-30 05:23 PM




thank you Interloper

gentle Donna  
I appreciate you  
and your reply
thank you

thank you Martie
I’ve been out there  
it’s so much nicer inside
stay warm


Spot
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13 posted 2006-12-01 02:12 AM


"I reached
for something warmer
found myself exposed"

amazing.

I live in Southern California too, and it's cold here... well, at least for us. This poem makes it worth it.
Thanks for writing.

tek
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14 posted 2006-12-01 09:18 AM


this is excellent work.
The Lady
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15 posted 2006-12-01 03:31 PM




thank you spot
it's doggone cold, huh?
but never too cold for love

thank you tek

JamesMichael
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16 posted 2006-12-01 05:04 PM


Enjoyed...James
CastleGuard
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17 posted 2006-12-01 05:20 PM



Now there is a new term. Never heard that before. Not 'uphere' in Canada. It has been down to -30 deg. C.

Thus, no berries. Those make me think of bears. Hopefully, those are 'high-bear-nating' now. LOL.

Thank you for the warming thought of berries...

CG

CastleGuard
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18 posted 2006-12-01 05:20 PM



Now there is a new term. Never heard that before. Not 'uphere' in Canada. It has been down to -30 deg. C.

Thus, no berries. Those make me think of bears. Hopefully, those are 'high-bear-nating' now. LOL.

Thank you for the warming thought of berries...

CG

CastleGuard
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19 posted 2006-12-01 05:20 PM



Now there is a new term. Never heard that before. Not 'uphere' in Canada. It has been down to -30 deg. C.

Thus, no berries. Those make me think of bears. Hopefully, those are 'high-bear-nating' now. LOL.

Thank you for the warming thought of berries...

CG

CastleGuard
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20 posted 2006-12-01 05:20 PM


sorry, double post...

CG

The Lady
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21 posted 2006-12-01 06:12 PM



thank you James

ahhh CG
unfortunately there are no berries here either
blackberry winter is only a dream
but such a lovely dream...


Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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22 posted 2006-12-02 02:18 AM


oh my!! this is a wonderful write - loved the visuals!

Be well
Roniece

trutodaraiders
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23 posted 2006-12-02 08:52 PM


Great poem.
The Lady
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24 posted 2006-12-03 12:42 PM


thank you Roniece

thanks Bill

MoonShadow
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25 posted 2007-03-12 04:41 PM


Milady Kate, I love the personifications here that bring to life the wintery scenes and makes me feel them, rather than just see. A truly magical dream write.

          MoonShadow
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The Lady
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26 posted 2007-03-12 07:41 PM




Sir Moonshadow

I think you read with a magical eye
thank you


aziza
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27 posted 2007-08-25 11:19 PM


Kate

I love this and the thought of Blackberry Winters.

Alison

The Lady
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28 posted 2007-11-26 12:33 PM



Alison, thank you my friend.

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