Crystalline charms sway,
suspended by delicate
strands of iciness,
dotting the trees with an
enchanted dusting of
winter’s enveloping purity.
The earth lies frozen, dormant and at rest.
Peacefully it has eased to a slow, even
breath as it embarks on its hibernation,
beginning its much-needed sabbatical
beneath its still, flurry-laden blanket.
The lower light of the days of solstice
catch the glinting snow and the crystal
amulets lain within the tree’s branches,
and multi-colored prisms flicker and flash,
the sun creating sparkling jewels.
All is felt by the wind, gently now
at morning’s first glow. Its soft brush
moves the tree’s branches disturbing
the fragile creations–some fracture and
fall upon the earth’s mantle that in
this moment begins to melt.
My entry for dVerse Poetics: Changes http://dversepoets.com/2011/11/19/poetics-changes/
The Poetry Pantry at Poets United: http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.com/
brian
/ November 19, 2011wow. nice visuals…it has yet to snow here…i am waiting in anticipation for that first bit of magic…love all the nature in this…good stuff…
Bodhirose
/ November 20, 2011Thanks, Brian. Most likely, there will be no snow here in Central Florida this winter–we’re still having some 80 degree days. The memories of my years in Boston bring these visions to my mind.
claudia
/ November 20, 2011you captured the magic of winter, snow and ice-kissed mornings so well… can’t wait now after reading this..
Bodhirose
/ November 20, 2011It would be nice to be able to witness this again. It’s been many years since I’ve seen snowy mornings. Thanks so much, Claudia.
Laurie Kolp
/ November 20, 2011You paint such a lovely picture here! The third stanza is my favorite.
Bodhirose
/ November 20, 2011So pleased you enjoyed this, Laurie–thank you.
Sue Dreamwalker
/ November 20, 2011Snow and its Season is such an enchanting time of year with frost on fallen leaves and cobwebs hanging within the misty mornings..
A beautiful poem here with lots to capture the imagination..
~Dreamwalker
Bodhirose
/ November 20, 2011I remember those days of long ago from my days living in Boston–it can be very pretty during the winter.
Thanks for a lovely compliment, Dreamwalker.
S Basu
/ November 20, 2011what an amazing description of winter. wow! you made that icy winter look tempting gayle.
Bodhirose
/ November 20, 2011I wouldn’t mind another taste of seeing snowy days–it can be so beautiful when it has first fallen. It’s been many, many years since I’ve seen it.
Lorna's Voice
/ November 20, 2011You make me long for a good snow storm! We haven’t had a flake of snow yet–unusual for where I live. But your poem helped me to visualize the beauty that will eventually come.
Bodhirose
/ November 20, 2011It makes me long for one too although I don’t think it will ever happen… A snow storm in Florida–nope, not going to happen. ;)
Enjoy your snow, Lorna, when it finally shows up!
The Noiseless Cuckooclock
/ November 20, 2011lovely winter piece.
Bodhirose
/ November 20, 2011Thank you, NC.
Androgoth
/ November 20, 2011It is far too warm at the moment for a
wicked snow storm but hopefully it will
be a white Christmas, I really like that
Gayle :)
I like your posting too it’s ace :)
Androgoth XXx
Bodhirose
/ November 21, 2011We never have white Christmases here in Florida–only in my dreams…
I’m very glad that you enjoy my postings, Androgoth–it’s nice for you to let me know. :) xo
kaykuala
/ November 20, 2011We have no snow in our part of the world but marvel at its presence (thru pics and narration) We’ll wait for more. Great verse!
Hank
Bodhirose
/ November 21, 2011It doesn’t snow here in Florida either–although it can get pretty chilly at times in the winter months.
Thank you, Hank.
The Cello Strings
/ November 20, 2011your entry rocks.
Happy Winter.
Bodhirose
/ November 21, 2011Thanks so much. :)
Hope your winter is a happy one too!
California Ink in Motion
/ November 21, 2011I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. See here for more details!
http://themslvh.wordpress.com/awards-2/liebster-blog-award/
Sheila Moore
/ November 21, 2011this is one of the most breath-taking writes about winter I have ever read. just lovely!
Bodhirose
/ November 21, 2011And that’s a very generous compliment, Sheila–I really appreciate that!
Laura Maria
/ November 22, 2011Loved the description ‘delicate strands of iciness’.
Bodhirose
/ November 29, 2011Thanks so much.
Thomas Davis
/ November 26, 2011This is a beautiful poem. It sings with winter storms and the magic of snow on the ground. This morning in New Mexico we woke to the sight of Mount Taylor, not far from our house, shining with its white peak into a cloudless blue sky. Your poem makes me look forward to the winter that is just starting.
Bodhirose
/ November 29, 2011From my memories of living in Boston–haven’t seen snow in years living in Florida. It can be a beautiful sight that’s for sure.
I have a brother in New Mexico–he says the cool weather has set in already. Enjoy your winter!
dragonkatet
/ November 28, 2011You have some wonderful imagery in this, Gayle! I could perfectly picture days like this in my mind’s eye as I read this. I hope you get to experience a day or two like this again in your lifetime – there is such a hushed sense of peace and calm. :) You captured that moment perfectly.
Bodhirose
/ November 29, 2011Thank you for your kind words, Corina, and I’m glad you enjoyed this. I’m hoping I’ll be able to see the beauty of snowy days again too. It brings back some happy memories.