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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2001-12-23 12:52 PM

A Cup Of Coffee

The wind sweeps glistening bits of snowy white
From rooftop laden drifts that came at night
The swirling gusts exaggerate the edge
Of roof and eaves, of wooden fence and hedge

I make my way in cautious easy pace
To grip with boot the snow’s most icy place
And there, the kitchen door is beckoning
To come inside from brisk and gusty sting

A coffee pot’s aroma at its peak
Flows swiftly to the cold at slightest creak
And fills the entrance way with soothing smells
With door half open to the frozen swells

Warm fingers reaching out fromoven heat
Tingle at my numb and frozen feet
I lay my wrap across a wooden peg
And sit to rub the warmth into my leg

It is the time to pour a coffee’s brew
To warm the cold of soul inside of you
Relaxing now before the window’s sight
Of heavy snows that fell into the night

This warmth would not be so, had I not gone
On laden footpath to the icy pond
To breath the cold and listen to the sound
of silent snow laid softly on the ground

Passing prints of creatures on the way
Determining their route that time of day
Gives purpose to my trek down hilly slope
And reason for another day of hope

And now I sit and watch through silvery glass
Eclipsed in white, as shiny sunbeams pass
Through window pane, I meet with cardinal eye
That stares a moment then decides to fly

With coffee cup in hand I watch him perch
A moments time upon a twig of birch
Then back to haven of a holly tree
Just as the warmth of kitchen is to me

We both observe each other for some time
He in his world of glee, and I in mine

Elizabeth santos

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2001-12-23 01:00 AM

I absolutely love this one, and will save and savor it to read again with my morning coffee. Thank you for this wonderful connection with nature.

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

2 posted 2001-12-23 01:13 AM

would love to read more poems like this beside a crackling fire or at a writing refuge.nicely done:0

amusemi
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since 2001-12-08

Posts 1262
A State of Disarray

3 posted 2001-12-23 03:02 AM

Very real!!! Goosebump kind, really. I like the contrast of the daily task and the surprising element of discovering such beauty in a silent moment. It reflects those moments of pause that make us really treasure being alive.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

4 posted 2001-12-23 04:09 AM

Well that was a "3-read poem" just fantastic. I felt I was right there with you Liz. My absolutely favorite lines were these, as it is just about the most wonderful "non-sound" there is ins't it?

To breath the cold and listen to the sound
of silent snow laid softly on the ground

and...to see tracks in the snow has always been a wonder to me since I was a child. Oh this one I love.

~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

5 posted 2001-12-23 04:54 AM

Fantastic writing...James

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2001-12-23 01:01 PM

(smiles) Oh my gosh, I love this, it feels just like I am sitting beside the fireplace with you! (big hugggssssss) May we all wake up and smell the coffee and look up to the Light and spread our wings with hope and joy! (kiss on cheek) I love this, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

7 posted 2001-12-23 03:25 PM

Liz - This is wonderfully full of imagery - I've taken the liberty of putting a copy over in the workshop if you don't mind... Titia stll wants examples - This is a good'n...

GenXer
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since 2001-12-15

Posts 583
USA

8 posted 2001-12-23 03:29 PM

Elizabeth - Great use of imagery and rhyme. I personally like a good cup of hot cocoa, but beggars can't be chosers.lol Nice write.

Dave

[This message has been edited by GenXer (12-23-2001 03:31 PM).]

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

9 posted 2001-12-23 03:31 PM

Well, Nan took my first response, the imagery is splendiferous...so I'll go on to say that you make it sound like winter was made JUST for coffee...

your pen's flowing mighty well lately, Lady Santos!

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

10 posted 2001-12-23 03:34 PM

Liz this is beautiful!
Your wonderful imagery conjurs up pictures of a Christmas card. I love it!
*Happy Holiday Hugs, Nancy*

*~ Wishing you all a magical Christmas ~*

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

11 posted 2001-12-23 05:29 PM

You are such an artist with the pen, Lady S. You paint these scenes so well I can feel the cold and smell the aroma of the brew....and you tie it all together very nicely. My complete admiration continues

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

12 posted 2001-12-23 05:33 PM

Elizabeth you have become one of my favorite poets. How I love your words. this is just lovely, and your rhyme is perfect. strbbux

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