by Sheila J.
Member since:
September 7, 2007

Winter Dawn

January 10, 2009 01:49 PM UTC
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Frozen fingers have etched lace upon glass surfaces.

A confectioner's fresh dust powders the landscape,

And a blue steam rises into the lightening sky

While the sun struggles to awaken.

Comments: 41

.* Sandi * Jan 10, 2009, 1:50pm UTC
very nice
Janet B. Jan 10, 2009, 1:53pm UTC
Short and sweet.
Very nice job.
Michelle W. Jan 10, 2009, 1:57pm UTC
beautiful!
Nice one. You drew a picture of things quite well, with your few words. No poet can ask for any more.
Stacey Mamasaid Jan 10, 2009, 1:58pm UTC
Very visual, I enjoyed this one.
Christine K. Jan 10, 2009, 1:59pm UTC
Nicely said! It's quite lovely!
**AngelEyez** a. Jan 10, 2009, 2:14pm UTC
Very beautifully written.
Kevin E. Jan 10, 2009, 2:18pm UTC
Great poem!Perfect for this time of year!
Heather M. Jan 10, 2009, 3:47pm UTC
A lovely, but chill, winter's day....
Sheila, that very pleasantly descriptive. We've seen a lot of that here in Kansas this year. I love it. :)
DesertDarlene L. Jan 10, 2009, 6:52pm UTC
Very nice, I feel cooled off now.
dianne j. Jan 10, 2009, 9:40pm UTC
Those images are so perfect, I could almost grow to like winter.
Cheryl W. Jan 10, 2009, 9:54pm UTC
Beautiful imagery in this. Lovely!
ELLEN B. Jan 11, 2009, 6:58am UTC
This is really lovely. Ellen B
Jennifer M. Jan 11, 2009, 11:42am UTC
Beautiful!
Karen G. Jan 11, 2009, 9:40pm UTC
very poetic
Sue T. Jan 12, 2009, 2:45am UTC
How very lovely, Sheila. Well done.
I like it
Glenn T. Jan 12, 2009, 10:41pm UTC
"Confectioner's fresh dust" adds a dimension of sweetness to this poem. The image of steam conjures up visions of heavenly motion undisturbed by earthly cares or curiosities. You paint an enduring portrait of Winter's shaded sun, with an inspired sense of warmth's temporary abeyance. This poem exudes a dreamy mantle of grace. As if one might see the words visually appear just as they emanate from the poet's inner breath.
A very nice poem Sheila................
Mary Ann Slavcheff Jan 13, 2009, 2:28pm UTC
Beautiful description.
Haim Kadman Jan 13, 2009, 2:28pm UTC
A lovely poem, I liked the sun's struggle to wake up...
M M. Jan 13, 2009, 6:54pm UTC
Short, to the point, beautiful.
Donna S. Jan 13, 2009, 6:55pm UTC
very nice.
Robert Brocksen Jan 14, 2009, 1:29am UTC
nice
Sujata (friendly 'Suji' ) S. Jan 14, 2009, 10:47am UTC
Lovely feel good write !!!
Amy just hangin' out M. Jan 15, 2009, 11:32am UTC
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Elsie Duggan Jan 15, 2009, 5:38pm UTC
lovely poem , love the descriptive words you used.
Terry M. Jan 17, 2009, 5:54pm UTC
This was a sensational write.
William Dotani Jan 18, 2009, 2:15pm UTC
I love the imagery and the sublime feeling of the last line.
Amy C. Jan 20, 2009, 1:14pm UTC
very nice it paints a picture!
Alison H. Jan 29, 2009, 1:21pm UTC
Very nice imagery!

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jessie voigts Jan 29, 2009, 3:50pm UTC
lovely!
Angela A. Jan 29, 2009, 6:37pm UTC
Cool, I like it!
Rose (just an ole GA peach) W. Feb 19, 2009, 2:09pm UTC
Truly lovely Sheila...I see it in my mind's eye ;-)
*LORA* M. Apr 9, 2009, 4:24pm UTC
very nice here
Sheila McGlothlin Jun 13, 2009, 8:51pm UTC

A perfect winter dawn~
Shelbia C. Aug 10, 2009, 12:28am UTC
great writing

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