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Forty Below Day |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
 Silence surrounds snow-laced birch trees Frozen ice fog kisses as eyelashes peek A lone raven flies, food in his beak Into still air, no breath of breeze – How does he not freeze? Hoarfrost covers lights suspended in air Icy quiet creates a feeling of peace Milk yellow sun hangs just out of reach Offering no warmth to share – It appears to float there. The world is surreal at minus forty below Sounds muted by deep, piercing cold The song of Raven wings, defiant and bold In the deep cold everything slows – There’s nowhere to go There’s simply nowhere to go. --- Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
What a beautiful poem, Alison but where do you live? 40 below? Ida |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
I got the fireplace blazing in the boat here at the beach wearing my speedo and my uggs come on down....coooooool write babe |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
It was as if all life was frozen and suspended in time ~ Except for the raven! It is beyond me how its bare feet would not freeze at such a sub-zero temp! Perhaps some creatures have antifreeze in their veins.  Alison, I commend you on this "surreal" penning! Exquisite! Giving you an extra-warm, hug! Linda  |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
the kind of silence snow brings is awesome...I like to watch it fall, and I like how quiet it gets. Other than that? I'll take rain any day of the week..  oh and seeing D in a speedo and uggs?! That would be the coolest  lol |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is fine writing...James |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the photo and the beautiful words. I can easily picture that Raven flying overhead. "late" |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Ida Thank you. I am in Alaska - it's not always this cold, but it does happen. Merry Christmas. Alison ------ D Darlin' I have a visual here. And I am laughing. Thank you so much for so much. Merry Christmas, my friend A ------- Linda Do you have an inkling how much you give me with your poetry and responses? The ravens are truly amazing here. They fluff up so big and are all frosted over sometimes. They are amazing and if I can get a good picture sometime, I'll post it for you. Merry Christmas and love, Alison ------ SEA I love that kind of snow too - and I love stormy, rainy days on the beach. When no one else ventures out. Merry Christmas, my friend, Alison ------ James Your words touch me deeply. We are in different physical worlds, but your poetry always make you seem so close. Merry Christmas, Alison ------ late, Thank you for reading my poems and taking the time to share your thoughs about them. Your words mean so much to me. Merry Christmas, Alison [This message has been edited by aziza (12-21-2007 11:49 PM).] |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
Ali, this is beautifully written, the visuals I got from your write were just breathtaking sweetie and actually did give me a chilly shiver just thinking about 40 below. I have to go turn the heat up now! I love you, have a wonderful Christmas  ~Sheli~ By words the mind is winged |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Ali... just beautiful.. you leave me speechless .. your words are so wonderful here.. thank you for sharing xx RDB xx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Very chilly write! like the arctic lol Merry Christmas  ARCTIC WIND |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Sheli, Some one has to try to chill that hot blood that courses through your veins! May as well be me (as your friend, of course). Merry Christmas. I love you. Ali ------ RDB You never fail to bring a smile to my face -you are a light on these blue pages and without you here - well, it would be a more dim place to visit. Merry Christmas Love, Ali ---- Arctic Wind Thank you for all your special replies - and, darlin', it IS the Arctic. We are about a hundred miles south of the Arctic Circle. Merry Christmas. A (in the Arctic) |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
No, there is nowhere to go!! I once felt the -20° Celsius in Switzerland and could hardly breathe ... it's incredible, icicles under the nose!! Walking slowly wasn't the option, only running could keep us going ... Wonderful write, dear Alison! The stillness IS the positive side of it. Love and warm hugs. Margherita  |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
very fine 'write!' [as I have come to expect from this talented author] serious applause!! |
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