At Winter's Darkest Hour

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Mon, 21 Nov 2022
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16 comments
 

Elemental deeds in Winter, see how

luscious green slips away; behold!

Sun sinking low, intense gleam

weakened.

 

Blown are the desires of summer,

do not lament like raindrops down

window pane...but focus on mystique

of darkness,

 

watch the flame from a single candle;

pillow head close to gazing moon,

it carries magic after sunset, kindles

creative powers.

 

Bring to light veiled visions, take

that leap of faith – observe owl after

daytime's blue sky or rain, at darkest

hour will fly again,

 

through untamed wood or across

deepest valley, with wisdom this

bird will hunt...see all, listen and

tarry.

 

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Comments

Submitted by marandina on

"...observe owl after

daytime's blue sky or rain, at darkest

hour will fly again," Elemental and a highly visual poem-scape here. Just lovely, of course. Paul

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul, I'm glad you liked my poem. I was trying to capture the atmosphere of dark winter, when mystery is all around, and my pen just ran away with the I P this week.

Thank you for reading and your kind words.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I liked 'luscious green slips away' and 'Sun sinking low, intense gleam weakened'.

As long as we have warmth and artificial light we can enjoy the cosiness of the darkness, and enjoy memories of summer and imagination of the activities of those creatures of the night. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

I have to admit that winter is a favourite time of the year for me. Like you said the cosiness of being in doors nice and warm, just relaxing, letting the pen get carried away by imagination, is really special.

I always appreciate you taking the time to read and share your thoughts.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

This is wonderful Jenny - so vibrant!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert,

I couldn't help getting carried away by the I P this week. It took me a while to get the vibe, but I was pleased at how the poem turned out in the end. Glad you liked too, and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

 I loved the positivity of "do not lament" joined with rain trickling down a window, and the energy of "at darkest/ hour will fly again,/through untamed wood"

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

I was watching the rain trickling down the window today, then the idea of tears came to mind, the two seemed to go hand in hand, so I'm pleased you picked up on that. It's always good to hear your generous thoughts, for which I'm sincerely grateful.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Over the moon with the cherries Editors. Made my day and thank you so much. smiley

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Jenny I love your furzey poetry

xxray

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Jenny I love your country poems.

the elemental swish of Nature

xxray

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Ray,

it's very kind of you to let me know you enjoyed reading. I do get so much pleasure from writing. It makes all the difference too when a piece is appreciated. Thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

They can say what they want I prefer summer.

Tom

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Tom,

I'm more of a winter person myself. Always feel comfortable at this time of year, though when I was younger I too loved the summer. Now the sun seems way to bright and is far too hot, it probably has a lot to do with my age, because now I'm older I'd rather be cool. But I do think the summers are becoming hotter than they used to be.

I suppose we all have different needs, and that's good, it wouldn't pay for us all to be the same. Anyway it was good to hear from you.

Jenny. smiley