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Winter Wonderland
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Winter Wonderland |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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It falls from the sky, this wintry mix first snow, then ice with cold pinpricks the roads are ribbons of polished glaze the air is filled with crystal haze all of the schools are closed today and yet, outside...no children play the world is a winter wonderland painted by nature's frigid hand smoke curls from rooftops bathed in white but theres nary a single footstep in sight ice coated trees look like glass figurines in a pastoral picture postcard scene tomorrow we'll have to dig ourselves out the schools will re-open and kids will pout but today, inside we'll light our fire and the beauty outside is what we'll admire |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Now that's a wonderful way to appreciate the royal dusting you just got from your Mother. Very well done, Lyra!  I had to shovel some snow today too. Now I don't feel so lonesome. |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Neat description of the wonderland that's hit Montreal tonight, nice write  |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
The trees are so pretty dressed in white..and even when it doesnt snow but the trees are frozen white..these were lovely images..sounds like my son is snowed in ha..loved it madame ~Vic You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Lyra,snow is so pretty falling but it sure makes a mess.TAKE CARE!   Juanita |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Lyra, living down under as I do snow is a rarity...so it was nioce to experience it vacariously. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Dear Lyra, This is a gorgeous picture. I'd hate to have to be out in it, but looking is fine! Loved your word choices.Nan |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
I love your last 2 lines I wish I had some snow, but all I have is humidity and heat RP |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
STUNNING!!!Don't you just love the magical scene it creates...I know it causes roads to be so dangerous but still I can't help but catch my breath in awe when I see the beauty it creates. **big hugs** I love the vision of this poem. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Madame C, Count me in. You better make room by the fire 'cause I'm on my way. Think I'll hike in to enjoy the beauty on the way. Great wrtie. |
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juat shirl New Member
since 2002-01-30
Posts 8 |
Beautiful and discriptive, I could see it in my mind's eye. My yards are filled with this beautiful miracle. I will never grow tired of it. |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Me too Lyra, we are also buried in, but it is soooooo lovely, as is your visual poem.floria Floria "Alas for those that never sing, But die with all their music in them" (Oliver Wendell Holmes) [This message has been edited by strbbux (02-01-2002 02:03 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Ooohhhhhhh...this is soooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, your words are always a delight to read! (sigh) I love the snow so much, though I like to stay inside just to avoid the snowball fights! (giggles) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is wonderful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Lyra~ O' so lovely...I admire the snow so much, its beauty, respecting its danger....its falling softly...Nice write my friend... Lauren~ Step through the barrier of my mind, enter my soul, feel my desire, let my eyes guide you into the shadows of my heart [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (02-01-2002 07:49 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lyra~Now that the power has been restored here I can appreciate the beauty of the storm. Let's hope it was ol man winter's last breath! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Break out an extra blanket...I will be right there to see this beautiful scene you have shared with us...Thanks Madame C....hope the chipmunks are curled up and warm!! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Kacy...thanks so much for your reply... You are right...my mom sure gave me the royal dusting.  Martin...thanks so much, I hope Montreal didn't get hit as badly as we did.  Victoria...thanks so much for your reply, does your son live in the Great Lakes area? Juanita...thanks, you are so lucky to be having 82 degrees right now...but your time is coming  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Keth and Joanna...you are asking for it...both of you are.... I will package up a whole snowstorm and send it to you...and you will be sorry...you will be very sorry!  Nan...thanks for the lovely compliment...Its easy to find beautiful words for snow and ice but not so easy to live with them...especially driving...so I am quite ambivalant about the fluffy white stuff...but I really hate the ice.  Karen...living up in Canada, I imagine that you have your share of this cold beauty. Thanks so much for your reply.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Larry...if you're going to hike all the way from Arizona to Michigan...then you not only deserve a place by the fire...but some hot buttered rum also.  Shirl...What a delight it is to see you here at Passions. I am so happy that you are back at your computer again...thanks for the reply, I'll be on the lookout for your beautiful poems. Floria...thanks for your reply, and I hope you enjoy the beautiful snow...inside  Noah...you probably get lots more of this stuff than we do...but probably not as much ice...thanks for your reply  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Lauren...thanks so much for reading and replying to my poem. The snow is beautiful, but I hate driving in it...I am the little old lady who always slows up all the traffic because I drive so cautiously in it....of course, respecting it's danger...as you said. Nancy...thanks for replying. I'm glad you finally got your power back. Thats so annoying to lose it. We forget how lucky we are to be living at this time. It always makes me feel helpless when the power goes out...and I wonder what our ancestors ever did without it.  Barry...thanks...this chipmunk is nice and cozy and curled up in front of her computer. She has been typing for the last 2 days because its too cold to leave her warm burrow. I have lots of extra blankets if you want to come over.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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PearlsB4Swine Member
since 2002-02-01
Posts 130where the heart finds me |
Indeed, it is a pleasure to glide over the satiny words you pen, Madame. PB4S |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
PB4S, Thanks so much for your reply and welcome to Passions...I'll look for your poems.: copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Lyra A very beautiful image!The weather man said we are suppose to get some major dumpage about the middle of the week.I'm looking forward to it! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ron will probably shoot me, but I would rather have snow in season, then palm trees all year 'round... or at least, for now! |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Enjoyed the poem, but I'm not so sure I enjoy the winter scene though. I'm from Ontario and we got hit real bad the past few days. The whole city has been without power for the last 2 days. Trees and power lines are down, businesses are closed and basically everyone is trapped in their houses because of this stuff. One good thing came out of it----it taught me how unprepared I was for an emergency. My daughter and I have been living on sandwiches and ravioli---thank God they have it up and going again. NO HEAT---man does that ever suck. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Stevie...from 82 degrees this week to snow, next week......what is happening too our weather? Thanks for the reply.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I agree with you, totally...Karilea. I hate driving in the snow, but I like having it around...I think it would be boring to have the same season all year round. Thanks for your reply.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Lisann, thanks for your reply...We got hit pretty badly also, but were lucky enough to keep our electricity....but, a few years ago we lost it for over a week and when our furnace finally came back on...it came on with a power surge and we had to replace the motor, which meant a couple of more days without heat.....it was obnoxious! But, in spite of all of that, I would rather live in Michigan than in Florida.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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