A Prelude to Winter
Frost on its transitory journey.
A hush descends. The veil between Fall and Winter rips asunder
A chill disrupts the stillness of dawn as the world holds its breath
Winter's frigid magic is unfurling ...wonder...splendor
A delicate mix of ice, wind, liquid droplets and crystals emerge
The first frost, a silvery wonderland, blankets the earth in a fragile lacework of ice, bringing the season to life.
Each blade of grass, each leaf, and each bare branch glistens with crystalline beauty.
They catch the morning light in a gambol of shimmering brilliance.
The air is crisp, carrying the faint scent of wood smoke and the promise of snow.
Footsteps crunch softly on the frozen ground, leaving behind a trail of transient patterns, soon to be erased by the warmth of day.
The world seems to pause, enraptured by the impermanent splendor of the frost, a fleeting glimpse of winter's quiet grace.
It is a moment of transformation, where the mundane becomes extraordinary, and the ordinary is clasped in the ethereal arms of nature.
In these brief hours, winter's essence is captured. A reminder of the beauty that lies within the ephemeral, waiting to be discovered by those who take the time to treasure life's transitory gifts.
Winter frost had arrived. Preparing the way for cheerful fires, cozy nights by hearths, picture postcard perfection of icy cold and eggnog laced with potent choices.
About the Creator
Antoni De'Leon
Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content. (Helen Keller).
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Comments (12)
Beautiful imagery. Nicely Done!!
Beautiful poem, very good writing😊
A well-wrought and lovely homage to the changing seasons! I find I have trouble awakening when it gets colder, but for all the right reasons. Why, I ask, but why did we not retain the right to hibernate like our friends the bears?!
Ah yes, Eggnog and a cozy fire. What a lovely pic all around. Beautiful thoughts and writing,
Brilliant!!! My fav part: "It is a moment of transformation, where the mundane becomes extraordinary, and the ordinary is clasped in the ethereal arms of nature."
beautiful piece-ps I hate winter
What a beautiful poem! The imagery is incredible.
Oh wowwww, you painted such a beautiful picture with your words! I loved it so much!
Stunning work Antoni! I especially loved the last line! Go gurl! 💪🏾
Such a gentle, beautiful piece - really loved how you utilised the senses all the way through- really made it magical 💜 C
this is truly mesmerizing loved it...i would love if you could check out some of my work as well
Beautiful ♥️ love who you describe the frost and the excitement it can bring.