In silence of a breathless night
Where snowflakes blow in moonlit flight
In blanketed land, world abound
Winter wraps its arms around.
Crystal branches, and sculptured trees
Each twig and leaf, with frozen pleas
Silence reigns with regal grace
A time when season slows its pace.
Yet beneath the ice, a pulse persists
A secret stir, a sun-filled twist
As whispers of Spring begin to rise
With purple blush and azure skies.
The instant decay of winter’s reign
When warmth intrudes, begins the pain
The snowflakes melt, the dreams dissolve
In verdant breath, the heart’s resolve.
Fleeting joy of winter’s chill
A calm that stirs, then left still—
For with each bud, each singing stream
Winter’s bliss fades like a dream.
So let us linger in this frost
To savour moments that we lost—
In the chilly embrace, in silence sing
Before the earth makes way for Spring.
About the Creator
Deasun T. Smyth
Eighteen years ago… I was born into the wind-swept lands of the prairies – where I regularly fly on dragons and battle goblin kings.
I'm a First Nation's wannabe writer, trying to survive college...
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Comments (8)
Fleeting joy of winter's chill. Beautiful poetry. Nicely Done!!
This is much like a cycle of life. Beautifully, lyrical poetry.
Excellent poem about winter feelings and imagery
well written
What a beautiful tribute to winter! This piece truly shows an evolution of your writing talent and skill. I loved the use of color, coupled with the wither of the winter as the seasons change to illustrate the transition of the seasons. This is an EXCELLENT poem!
I love winter and embrace your poem which was so calming and lovely! Wonderful!
Oh my, this was incredibly beautiful. I could feel each and every line. Gorgeous poetry!
Stunning nature poem!!@ Love it!!!❤️❤️💕