by Barbra L.
Member since:
September 30, 2006

"Seasonal Hues"

February 21, 2008 02:37 PM EST (Updated: February 21, 2008 02:43 PM EST)
views: 66 | rating: 10/10 (12 votes) | comments: 26

 

 

 

 

"Seasonal Hues"

 

Wintertime

paints in such profound whites and blacks.

 

Yesterday morning,

the snow had covered my birdhouse roof with a gloriously new white shroud.

 

By noon,

the ground was blanketed in unblemished whiteness.

 

In late evening,

furious flakes forbade my seeing of the shrouded roof; and the covered ground.

 

****

 

Today,

the shroud is gone; as is the snow.

 

Though yesterday evening's fury

of blinding white darkness frightened me away from my window,

 

This morning's sunshine

wooed me back to the transparent pane; glistening with signs of spring.

 

Springtime

paints with such pretty shades of vermeil, green, yellow and blue.

 

© Barbra L.

 

 
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Comments: 26

Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Feb 21, 2008, 3:23pm EST
Dear Barbara,

This poem is as beautful as your paintingYesterday morning,

the snow had covered my birdhouse roof with a gloriously new white shroud. these lines attracted me and now I am sure that you have a great painter -writer inside you..

I loved it and you too
Barbra L. Feb 21, 2008, 3:55pm EST
Bhawana: Your words are beautiful and I thank you so much. I send my love to you also.

spring


I'm glad you told me about the particular lines that attracted you. I appreciate knowing. God Bless.
Alison Pearce Feb 21, 2008, 4:49pm EST
Beautiful Barbra!
Autumn Farrington Feb 21, 2008, 6:07pm EST
Barbra, I love the fragile tone of this. Your phrase "blinding white darkness" frightening your character away from the window prompted me to feel the tenderness with which she was observing everything. And I love how you poignantly underscored winter's whites and blacks with phrases like:

"gloriously new white shroud" - "unblemished whiteness" - "furious flakes forbade my seeing of the shrouded roof"

A lovely, tender write indicative of your love for spring!
Barbra L. Feb 21, 2008, 7:28pm EST
Thank you flowers

Appreciate your stopping by, Alison and Autumn!
Lisa J Feb 23, 2008, 12:19am EST
Furious flakes forbade... wonderful alliteration.
Barbra L. Feb 23, 2008, 10:58am EST
Thank you, Lisa. That 'trio' just kept flurrying through my mind! :?)
William Dotani Feb 23, 2008, 3:40pm EST
I love the descriptive details as you slowly move your time line to the glory of Spring.
Barbra L. Feb 23, 2008, 5:43pm EST
Thank you, dear friend-William. You wrote exactly what I was thinking as I wrote about the time line! :?)

Sending love to you...
Marge H. Feb 24, 2008, 8:23pm EST
Very descriptive and visual. I especially enjoyed the today section but being from WI, I am a much bigger fan of Spring than Winter.
Barbra L. Feb 24, 2008, 8:36pm EST
Thanks, Marge! Spring will be here soon! :?)
Donald M. Feb 24, 2008, 9:49pm EST
I am waiting for the days like today to last, Thanks for coming to visit my article and coffee drabble. Are you going to publish one? I hope to see it if you do.
Barbra L. Feb 25, 2008, 9:24am EST
I'm waiting, too, Donald! :?)
vijay kumar Feb 25, 2008, 12:46pm EST
With a lovely language where words melt, you picturise your thoughts here beautifully, Barbra.
Barbra L. Feb 25, 2008, 4:20pm EST
Vijay, thank you so much. It's so nice to have you back with us on a regular basis. You were so missed.
Sheila Deeth Feb 27, 2008, 1:28pm EST
Lovely writing. Lovely picture.
Barbra L. Feb 27, 2008, 2:50pm EST
Thank you, Sheila. I appreciate that.
Marie J. R. Feb 27, 2008, 3:46pm EST
I really enjoy this piece,,, beautiful,,,I could picture the happenings,,, love your flowers and tree in Reena's comment answer ,,, Bless you my dear,,,
Barbra L. Feb 27, 2008, 6:19pm EST
Thank you, Marie! It's a pleasure to see you. *Blessings to you also!
Linda K. Mar 16, 2008, 3:16am EDT
Exquisite writing! Makes me so glad I can read. But it also occurred to me that your lines of poetry are visually beautiful as well.
Barbra L. Mar 16, 2008, 2:13pm EDT
Linda, what a lovely thing to say. I'm thrilled that the imagery pleases your mind's eye.
necee t. Mar 17, 2008, 12:57am EDT
very beautiful... i felt as is i were there... spring is almost here...


Girly Comments & Graphics
Barbra L. Mar 28, 2008, 8:22pm EDT
Thank you, Necee. I always love hearing from you. *Love that cute, little avatar. Teddy bears are 'one of my favorite things':)
Barbra L. Mar 28, 2008, 8:23pm EDT
*Thank you, too, for the beautiful graphic! I love it!!! :)
Sheila Deeth Sep 23, 2008, 12:53am EDT
Thought I'd revisit this as the seasons change again.
Barbra L. Dec 23, 2008, 5:32pm EST
You're always welcome, Sheila! ;-)

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