The tree,
Once resplendent
In her autumn garb
Of red and gold and green
Stands bare, naked...
...until nimble Jack Frost,
With his clever fingers,
Dresses her once again.
A beauteous princess
In a glittering gown, white
She shimmers as she sways,
Glinting in the bitter wind.
The first frost arrives.
The first frost arrives.
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Ruth Stewart
Never one to do one thing at a time, I'm currently writing a horror novel and a book of poetry for the daughters of narcissists. Come back soon for a link to be included in all my news, on Vocal and elsewhere. I'd love to get to know you!
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Standing While Falling
Quotation from Friedrich Nietzsche "He who wrestles long with monsters should beware lest he himself become a monster. And if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you. Man is not destroyed by suffering, but by the meaning he makes of it."
By LUCCIAN LAYTH4 days ago in Critique
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I've decided this is the one I will use by you in the book. Hope you don't mind. If you do have any other nominations, please let me know, but I love the elegance, brevity and ethereal quality of this!
Absolutely Beautiful. Loved your Poem. Nicely Done!!!
Excellent imagery and poetic techniques. Works really well Ruth! 👏
Love it!! You captured the beauty of winter, the whiteness of it after the green of spring and summer. Fabulous job.
A beautiful poem… love the imagery and repeated last lines.
Oh my. This is lovely. Well done.
I loved this. Stripped bare to be dressed again. Sensual too.
Oh wow, this was absolutely stunning! Loved your poem!
This was delightful
This was beautiful! Thanks for sharing, nice to meet you!
G-o-r-g-e-o-u-s work Ruth!! Thx 4 sharing! 😍
How lovely ❤️. The imagery of that beautiful tree being dressed was clever and worked so well for this piece. And the pic is stunning:). Glad to see you on here!
Ah, see, this is what Vocal has been missing of late. Your deft touch for the written word. Loved this the first time you read it to me, and love it even more now. Well done, you.
Always a joy to read your beautiful work, and once again, you wowed me with the simple beauty of your poem. Love this, Ms Ruth <3