Open Poetry #45 |
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Winter Came |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
While on duty, the guard slept sound as the evil reaper crept around. So before our very eyes he was able to claim his prize. Like Persephone she was stolen away... and winter came. Ida Werrett |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Short and powerful! |
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Eirian Member
since 2009-04-13
Posts 70 |
I love it. Short and powerful indeed |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Oh Ida, This is among my favorites. Thank you, Alison |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Ida - Oh, yes, short and powerful ... and sad until one remembers that after winter comes spring and summer. ![]() Helen |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
What a captivating take on the change of season, dear Ida!! Wonderful! Love, Margherita |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
splendid and graceful, rich in metaphore. thanks a lot Ida yann |
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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
Wow, Ida. You've honed this piece into a sharp edge that strikes with the force of a sledge hammer. Nicely done! Jim "We are stardust: we are golden: and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden." --Joni Mitchell "Woodstock" |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for reading and commenting. This poem is about my daughter who passed away in the spring of 2000 and also in the "spring" of her life. ida |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Ida, I know you miss her very much... the poem carries a two-edged sword and I felt every word. I've also been thinking of those who have gone before me, and the writing in my heart that feels as if it were etched with icicles. The thing is, your heart will melt it with floodtides of love! Hugs.... ~Karen |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Ida, you say so much with so few words that really hit home. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss my dear but time does ease the pain. Love and a big hug dear friend. Take care. Lindsay |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Perfect!!! My friend....tight and to the point. j. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My dear Ida Belle, your words grabbed me by the solar plexus and I felt there was more to this than the change of seasons, so I went looking for an explanation from you ~ and found it. After learning that this was about the loss of your daughter, I went back and read the poem with chilling clarity and more understanding. My heart aches for your loss. Sending as much love and warmth that I can muster up for you, my friend, and sending it to you across the miles. God bless you all, Love, Linda ![]() |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for your kind and caring words. Ida |
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