Winter's Charm

By skinner_jennifer

Tue, 29 Oct 2019
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frosty mornings thrill to a chill

when icy cold and perfectly still,

lake once rippled glistening rings

frozen till ice thaw comes in spring,

 

swift the wind as it twists and turns

covers evergreens – trees and ferns,

swirls in a vortex lifts flurry of snow

unpredictable as to where it will go.

 

Cautious elders vigilant to thin ice

see magic colours of Northern lights,

children wrapped up nice and warm

entertained by silver, niveous storm,

 

driving snowmobile, or on a sleigh ride

traveling distances with leading guide,

shy reindeer hold their heads up high

make presence known with their cry,

 

smiling faces toboggan down slopes

with scarves, woolly hats and coats,

make snowballs, line them up in a row

safe competition, 1, 2 and here we go,

 

soon tired children lay down in snow

make fun angel wings before they go,

trip almost over tired and famished

staying awake is hardly managed,

 

snowmen gaze through window pane

as tired youngsters arrive home again,

family warmth inside a welcoming sight

hot food to be had, fire's burning bright.

 

 

Pixabay free photo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by onemorething on

You have summed up elegantly what my fantasy of snow is here, Jenny. Sadly, my reality of being out in it is usually clumsy, slushy and involves slipping over inelegantly on some black ice in front of a crowd of people. I much prefer your version. I hope it snows again this year and I'm going to try and emulate your winter of snowmen, reindeer and firesides. :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello onemorething,

one of my lifetime ambitions was to go to Lapland when I was in my thirties, but I never quite managed it. I think children make this scene so special and I tried to create what a trip there would be like.

Imagine riding in a sleigh drawn by reindeer, or that all important magical experience of seeing the Northern lights, it must be so dreamy.

I'm glad I could bring the winter magic to you, because I know what you mean about the snow turning to slush over here. I'm afraid I don't venture out anymore when there's ice, not after recieving my new hip, I just can't afford to slip down at my age...plus I'd never get back up, (smilesmiley).

Many thanks for taking the time to read and may you have that all important snow you're hoping for.

Take care.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

A lovely picture of sparkling sunshiney snow! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for reading Rhiannon,

the thought of that sunshiney snow brings back childhood memories.

Appreciate your feedback.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

love the exciting energy in this!

"swift the wind as it twists and turns

covers evergreens – trees and ferns,

swirls in a vortex lifts flurry of snow

unpredictable as to where it will go."

 

and "silver, niveous storm" is gorgeous! I have never heard niveous, it is a beautiful word! Have lost count of how many wonderful words I have learned fromyour poems! Thankyou!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

what a kind comment. That word niveous is cool isn't it? 

I can't believe how quickly the seasons are changing, already we're nearly out of Autumn and approaching Winter, though the grass still needs mowing at the moment and leaves are being collected.

I'm always thinking of the next season and enjoy writing about it, so I'm grateful that you enjoyed and thank you for reading and sharing your lovely thoughts.

Best wishes.

Jenny.