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vlraynes
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0 posted 2005-12-07 01:41 AM



Winter's Canvas

The days grow short and Christmas rounds the bend
As Old Man Winter dons his robe of white
Lone chipmunk scurries gathering his feast
While year's last robin finally heads south

With nightfall, moon appears in perfect shine
Casts eerie glow 'pon nature's work of art
Frail branches bent 'neath weight of winter's shawl
Play shadows 'cross the rooftops down below

The scent of chimneys' exhale fills the air
As streetlamps spotlight snowflake pirouettes
A distant carol warms a chilling heart
While icicles cling bravely to the eves

In silence now the world lies fast asleep
Awaiting gentle nudge of morning light
When Sun with fingers warm shall tease the earth
And brush a shimmer 'cross the icy ground

'Tis Mother Nature's masterpiece in play
A nightly curtain call for those before


~Vicky L. Raynes


*Repost... because it's that time again...

© Copyright 2005 Vicky L. Raynes - All Rights Reserved
Lady In White
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1 posted 2005-12-07 04:41 AM



It certainly is...that time again.
Never apologize for a repost, m'friend...
the best is always worthy
of another showing...


garysgirl
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2 posted 2005-12-07 05:29 AM


Vicky, just as beautiful as always.
I wouldn't expect anything other than
that from you. You are such a talented lady
in so many ways.
Hugs,
Ethel

littlewing
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3 posted 2005-12-07 09:01 AM


and how do you describe an East Coast winter from over there?  *smile*
Seymour Tabin
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4 posted 2005-12-07 09:08 AM


vlraynes
A delightful description, enjoyed.

Susan Caldwell
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5 posted 2005-12-07 09:41 AM


Enjoyed the view.

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

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