Walk In December Snow

Gold cherry
Poem of the week

By skinner_jennifer

Mon, 12 Dec 2022
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22 comments
 

Most alluring are rise and

fall of remote hills, when

steeped in views of earth

thickly clad with snow;

 

Wandering where we're lost

for a while, embracing

seclusion that's yours and mine,

where air is fresh; awakening

those views of olden times.

 

We hunger for vistas spanning

far and wide, bridging closer

distant divide. Not like in town

where snow doesn't last; rain

comes down turning to watery

slush.

 

Even with December's frosty

bite, we are at one; spirited in

our adventurous plight. But

soon our day comes to an end,

for warmth of home we can

depend.

 

Strolling home to log burning

fire is all we now desire,

watching flames flicker and

rise; like a belly dancer's

movements they send out

warmth divine.

 

In imagination hearing snake

charmers melodious flute play

alluring tunes of charisma on

this day; till wildness abates

as the embers glow, and we

fall asleep after our walk in

December snow.

 

Certificate U
Poem
Spiritual
Nature
Love
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Must have been really pleasant to be able to walk out and see the snow-clad hills, all lookinng so different. And I felt the sleepy warmth after the sharp clear frosty air, making you/me drowsy! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

although I have to admit this poem was from my imagination, it would have been nice to be walking up in the hills in the snow with my partner...I suppose it's wishful thinking. wink

I'm so glad you enjoyed reading and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by marandina on

A picturesque walk in the cold. Visual and evocative with some lovely, turns of phrase. Enjoyed. Paul :) 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm so glad this poem worked for you Paul. Knowing it evoked a picturesque walk in the cold gives me a warm feeling inside, that I've written this poem right.

Many thanks for your kind comment which is always appreciated.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by celticman on

snow is here (well frost mainly in my bit) and we rise up to meet it, as you do in your poetry, but then we start hating it, but that's another story. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

I know what you mean about the snow. I suppose now I'm retired and don't have to go out in it if I don't need to, I enjoy the fact it's been so long since we've had December snow, and it does make me feel more Christmasy.

I'm always grateful for the read and thank you for your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

This gorgeous poem about a walk in new snow is Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please do share and retweet if you can

Jenny, this photo is

 https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/Snowy_landscap...

please change if you want to

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Di,

It was such a lovely surprise to see the gold cherries, and I absoloutely love the picture, it sums up exactly what I was seeing in my mind. 

Thank you so much for poem of the day. I'm over the moon you liked. yes

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

This is beautiful Jenny - and so true about flames from a fire resembling a belly dancer! It's very very cold and a little snowy here. Congratulations on those well deserved golden cherries

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning insert,

it's really cold here too, even with the heating on in the evening it doesn't seem to make much difference. 

I'm glad you liked my bit about the flames in the fire, I thought I'd get a bit imaginative. wink

Thank you for reading and I appreciate the Congratulations, it was a wonderful surprise.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny.

Nice contrast between winter snow and then home fires burning.Made me feel cosy. It's certainly icy here :-6C

hilarysmiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Hilary,

I have to admit the I P was right up my street this week, just love the elements. I just love a real fire too, where you can watch the flames and let your imagination take you away.

Glad I could make you feel cosy. We're really cold here too, we do try to keep on the move during the day, having to wear a hat in doors does keep some of the warmth in, as well as many layers of clothes.

Thank you so much for the read, and I'm happy the poem worked for you.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by mark p on

Enjoyed this one a lot!

All the Best

Mark

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Mark,

I so glad you liked this poem, and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny,smiley

 

Submitted by Magnolia Fay on

I could see the snowy hills and feel the crispy air, then the cosiness of coming home after being in the cold. Wonderful sensation beautifully captured! 

Magnolia Fay

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

HI magnolia,

it was lovely to read your comment, and I'm so glad you captured the snowy hills and felt the crispy air.

Thank you so much for reading and I appreciate you letting me know you felt all the sensations of the four elements.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

This gorgeous piece of nature writing is also a beautifully romantic story of two people and their dreams - and it's our Poem of the Week! Congratulations! 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Wow! I just tuned in to abc tales. Couldn't believe my eyes, it was so encouraging to see poem of the week, which I will really treasure. 

Thank you for being supportive airyfairy, it's very much appreciated.

From a very happy Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Kris on

I wish I could write poetry like that....

For sure I can live in it, feel, breath it & cuddle up & doze off at the end of it...

Ahh...(sigh) ... take me away again Jenn....wink

Luheartv'n it*

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Kris,

it's so kind of you to share your thoughts. To know I created that winter magic with readers is always very encouraging. 

I do hope you have a good Christmas and the New Year holds all you wish for.

Thank you for reading and brightening up my day.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

I didn't know you have so much snow in England Jenny? Is it unusual? We are having record rainfall figures in South-Africa and widespread flooding.

There were some critical internal elections now, Parliament, and ANC Party Conferences and President Ramaphosa came out very strong. Great.

All the best and Wonderful Christmas! Tom

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Tom,

we had record freezing temperatures where I live, even our boiler broke down because the pipes froze up, hence no hot water or heat.

But thankfully the snow and freezing temperatures have now gone and we're back some normality. It's been quite wet here, but more damp conditions. I'm just glad we've now got hot water again and the heating works, it was no fun waking up to icicles on the inside windows, my son thought they were decorations I'd put up, never having actually seen real icicles before.

I'm so sorry to hear of the flooding where you are, it must be so worrying for many people. I hope the rain stops before much more damage is done.

Here's hoping we can all have a safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

You take care and enjoy the season.

Best Wishes Jenny. smiley