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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Author's Note: A lot of my poems involve nature, as I am an avid nature lover. Usually it inspires me positively, but occasionally when I am depressed, nature nourishes the darker emotions. I wrote this one a few years ago, on an especially cold winter day. How Chill How chill, the winds of wintertime; And, oh! How hard they blow! As, o'er the dying earth, they spread A shroud of fallen snow. Unseen, the bitter breezes rage; And, yet, across the land, All nature bears the ugly mark Of winter's cruel hand. How cold, the wind of loneliness - How mournful is its call! An anguished cry, it echoes through The canyons of my soul. Invisibly, it buffets me, And chills me to the bone. I hear its voice, within my heart: "Alone," it cries, "alone..." -Troy J. Hoecherl- © Troy J Hoecherl All Rights Reserved Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
wow Troy this is excellent... felt the chill... very well written,perfect imagery. you captured the way a dark winter day will make us feel depressed... enjoyed the read... and was grateful its April  take care, jm Is it too much to find an answer, Is it too much to hold you close. Is it too much to find a reason, Is it too much to free my soul -- From self control ... And I know you're always waiting for me ... You take me far away, And I know you're holding me ... And it's better now ... ~vertical horizon~ |
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Joel the wolf Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 1333Angels Camp |
You may write about nature, but it also reflects your soul, and the way it feels. In it's beauty, and heartfelt feeling. Very chilling, great work. Joel. I howl a mornful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Troy, Very chilling writing. Got a blanket, my friend?? Can relate to this one very much. Feel that way myself at times. You write beautiful poetry, my friend.  Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Troy~ This made me a little dpressed when I read it so I've replied with this  Winter time doesn't have to be dreary Nor do we have to feel so weary It's cold I know and also wet But the fire is cosy and the mood is set Lay back and relax have a drink or two Watch the fire burning in front of you It's warm inside but cold out That's what winters all about So rug up tight and don't catch cold Winter can be fun so I'm toldHope you like it Tracie |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
~Troy~ The rhyme, the flow, the comparisons and the words that you use are perfect. The reader certainly feels the chill of the winter and the lonliness and emptiness that it brings. Excellent piece! I often feel this way, especially in the depressing winter. Well thank God that Spring has now arrived! Take care, Melissa Honeybee |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Well allow me to say the Darkness in me loves the negative influence nature played in this one. Awesome poem. Just got 10 degrees coleder in here while I read it... Michael |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I am eagerly anticipating a summer poem from you because I loved this one!!! Kathleen indy31_99@yahoo.com |
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AVANTI Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 664INDIA/MAHARASHTRA/PUNE |
another nature trailer huh? I love the nature and this is a great poem... If all was light...then I would have never learnt the dark...from which such truth evolves from which evolves the light... Avanti Rao |
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Swåmp¤Faerÿie Member
since 2000-03-29
Posts 358Illinois |
This is an awesome poem...so descriptive of the winter days. I too am a nature lover,it's like it's almost a necessary part of me =] Every winter i go into a black morbid mood,but instead of being depressed in a bad way,i'm depressed in a good way....which sounds funny,but in winter my depression is some kind of morbid stronghold i can't explain.....but i love this poem....it's reminding me of my winter personality now that it's spring here. Again,BEAUTIFUL imagery....i love it =] swamp And there she weaves by night and day, a magic web of colours gay.~Tennyson |
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