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Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

0 posted 2008-10-15 11:10 AM

Weary bones willingly
soak up today's amber warmth.
Flocks of birds swoop tree-to-tree
harvesting vibrant seeds and berries
that adorn multi-hued shrubs and trees.

But the changing sky does not lie,
nor do falling leaves,
scurrying critters.

Eschew obfuscation.

Winter is near,
but need not feel
ominous,
bleak nor dreary.
Welcome the chill
that enlivens
Gaia's glow
with the purity
of fresh snow.

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (10-15-2008 11:43 AM).]

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

1 posted 2008-10-15 12:20 PM

This is breathtakingly beautiful and moves me almost to tears, just after the strong desire for winter and snow I developed reading Alison's "Winter Celebration".

I will read this many times, dear Kacy, it holds perfect beauty.

I have those visions of the Winters I experienced in Switzerland and will always cherish them (in the hope to live them again one day).

Love and hugs.
Margherita

"Love is the One who masters all things;
I am mastered totally by Love."
(Rumi)

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 posted 2008-10-15 05:16 PM

Yo dear Kacy,

I'm hoping that you will take the snow off our hand here in the hood.

Winter is never good here. Like I said on another post--winter is frozen fingers and ears. It hurts.

Bobby

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

3 posted 2008-10-15 05:31 PM

This makes me miss the winter I used to know, Kacy.
Ida

icebox
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

4 posted 2008-10-15 09:26 PM

The past few days, on driving home, I've watched the Hunter's Moon, rise full on the horizon, blood red in dying embers of Summer's heat. This evening, a flight of geese down from the North crossed its face, took up room upon the river, pausing for the night as they head South and I wondered when it would snow. As the moon slipped through wispy clouds it seemed to whisper, "Not yet, not yet, but soon."

Artic Wind
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

5 posted 2008-10-15 10:53 PM

Winter is near,
but need not feel
ominous,
bleak nor dreary.
Welcome the chill
that enlivens
Gaia's glow
with the purity
of fresh snow................."

I am so excited for Winter!-- I am so happy that you posted this lovely poem, I agree with Margherita, totally breath taking!

Happy Fall
ARCTIC WIND

secondhanddreampoet
Member Ascendant

since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

6 posted 2008-10-16 04:07 AM

Certainly a fine and optimistic alternative to Chechov's winter!:

"Winter is near,
but need not feel
ominous,
bleak nor dreary.
Welcome the chill
that enlivens
Gaia's glow
with the purity
of fresh snow."

Grand 'reply/comment' post by Mr. 'Icebox' as well!

applause!

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

7 posted 2008-10-17 03:29 PM

Midnitesun - After reading this I'm thinking perhaps the winter snow may not be so bad. Enjoyed the read...

BC

icebox
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

8 posted 2008-10-17 07:40 PM

Because of you my friend:
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Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

9 posted 2008-10-17 09:24 PM

Thank you from my heart Margherita, Bobby, Ida, Bill, Arctic, Bruce
icebox?

thank you!!!

WindWalker
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since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

10 posted 2008-10-25 11:04 AM

This is a good one!!!!

Dark Star
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since 2008-02-20

Posts 392
Lost in your eyes

11 posted 2008-10-26 03:23 PM

take care

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

12 posted 2008-10-26 06:53 PM

"Welcome the chill
that enlivens
Gaia's glow
with the purity
of fresh snow."

~ Awwww, yessss! Exactly! I love the crisp, pristeen beauty of a winter wonderland!

Love 'n hugs,
Linda

kaile

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since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

13 posted 2008-10-26 08:19 PM

from someone who lives in sunny/rainy Singapore, i love winter! even when it freezes me.

Janette

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since 2001-07-20

Posts 2843
Chicagoland for now

14 posted 2008-10-27 11:41 AM

"Eschew obfuscation"

I soaked up this read, your take on the changing of seasons. And I was TOTALLY intrigued with your word usage. How fun, you taught me a new word today. I love it!
ob·fus·cate
1 a: darken b: to make obscure
2: confuse intransitive verb: to be evasive, unclear, or confusing

Brilliant!

Greatly enjoyed!

Janette

always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same

Ceinwyn
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since 2000-07-09

Posts 2175
VA

15 posted 2008-10-27 11:48 AM

Lovely, usually I dread the ice and snow but I should approach it more lovingly and not be so bitter about it, lol no pun intended! Loved this

The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone.

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

16 posted 2008-10-27 12:43 PM

Thank you for telling so beautifully the necesity of the seasons...

quite enjoyable.

yann

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

17 posted 2008-11-06 01:23 PM

Winter is near,
but need not feel
ominous,
bleak nor dreary.

I often need this beautiful reminder... thank you! *S*

secondhanddreampoet
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since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

18 posted 2008-11-06 02:06 PM

continuing applause!!

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