Wintry Light-Wreath
Poppy's Prompts #12 Poem
Hoped to see the northern lights, but
I cannot spot a star -
clouds of tinsel gray cover the sky.
**
Warm gingerbread cake,
melts in my mouth,
while gazing at the balls of
mistletoe grasping its host,
a woody skeleton cheerfully
sharing space to a rent-free
tenant, one that gave birds shelter,
bee's pollen and fed butterfly nymphs.
**
A surprise peeks from a sky porthole,
as the moon shoulders her way
squeezing through the drab.
A crack opens enough for her smile,
and the show-stopping star of the sky is an
oval of ethereal glow -
a wintry light-wreath encircling her shape.
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Comments (15)
A great poem. Nicely done!!!
Gorgeous poem Andrea!
A delightful poem for Poppy’s Prompts💖… my favourite lines are: “A surprise peeks from a sky porthole, as the moon shoulders her way squeezing through the drab. A crack opens enough for her smile,” 😃
Lovely poem using the prompt words! Great work, Andrea!
Woohoo! Congratulations on winning the third place for The Most Supportive Creator this week 🎉🤗 You're amazing!
This is beautifully descriptive. Well done.
Wonderfully naturely poem. Awesome take on the prompt
There was a lot of Christmas in this poem for me to enjoy.
This is like a winter wonderland in a poem! Gingerbread cake, mistletoe, and that glowing moon—feels cozy and festive all around! Love how it all paints the perfect holiday vibe.✨😊
One of my favorite subjects! Nicely done, Andrea!
That's a beautiful image of the northern star, Andrea!
Very lovely!! Made me want some gingerbread, yum lol💙
I need that gingerbread cake to melt in my mouth toooooo! Loved your poem!
so beautiful poem....very amazing imagery. I'd love for you to check out my latest story.
Mmmm gingerbread cake! You're making me hungry!! This was a stunning piece! Incredible entry, Andrea! 💌