Open Poetry #39 |
January Cries |
aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Tattered plastic blows in the winter gales Snow swirls around weathered log walls Creating dunes of white Banking them higher and higher Against frost-painted windows The murky day is painted black As night creates a curtain of false warmth Music soars to a crescendo While dried spruce pops in the fireplace Sparks spiral up the stovepipe To flirt with the wind Blankets piled high in drafty bedrooms And night is filled with raging taunts Howling, shrieking, relentless Battling with fierce determination Lights flicker, off – on – off – on Off Soft hissing comforts those with books on waiting laps The Coleman lantern offers muted invitation And pages, once again, turn silently While January cries. aziza |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
I feel the chill and the threat and the thrill of your very descriptive words and word pictures. This one really has the feel of your frigid topic. Well Done, David Every Day's a Blessing |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms az,,,watch the trees lean in against you to warm you...know them by name enjoyed this place... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
felt like I was there! |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
David Thank you so much for reading and commenting. It makes me happy that you felt this one. aziza |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
My friend, Dark -- Funny you should mention naming the trees -- we did just that in my family. They were loved -- and they did keep us warm. Thank you for your words and for reading -- someone I know says this and it fits you too .. You smile me. az |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
passing shadows, Thanks for passing through my poetry. I am glad you felt like you were there -- that, alone, makes me smile. aziza |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
it's good to read you again aziza I love the way January cries it is a comforting poem for me... well done my friend |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Thank you, my Lady friend. It's good to be back I find this place to also be very comforting. xoxoox aziza |
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