❅ born by Winter ❅

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❅ born by Winter ❅

Post by BlackVelvetRose » February 7th, 2013, 1:32 am

trees in their umbra nakedness
singing soft hymns on the lulling breeze
hiding their sprouting gold
while the snow dances on weakened leaves.

dormancy covered frozen and alone
shrouded within a opaque crystal haze
falling into a glossy sleep
entering an astounding chilly bliss.

the mountains rejoice in this greeting
replying to the snow-flakes call
with blowing winds and servants never seen
carrying these winterly sprites.

as they fall like diamonds to the welcomed earth
trumpets call as the blizzard speaks
releasing her sparkling tears
carried upon the lips of night.

within the white spirit of an angel's heart
sings a song of the first born snow
with each flout and flit of her wings
plays as the soul of bard on strings.

under this cotton blanket
lay the whispering words of time
as the snow fell
fairies sang their joyful curious rhymes.


A bed of moss was granted,
she laid down with a sigh,
Embraced by the green blankets
she kissed the world goodbye

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Post by Rassy48 » February 7th, 2013, 10:30 am

BVR,
This is just breath-taking! Wonderful, wonderful word usage that allows this to flow, like the gentle snowflake that are falling. The imagery here makes me feel like I am standing outside catching those first flakes of Winter on my tongue. Just simply beautiful. Very peaceful and calming. Enjoyed the read. Glad you shared this with us.
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Post by QuietAstronomer » February 10th, 2013, 9:00 am

This piece had a very fantastical side and also an erotic side.
Well rhymed and great construct.
The scenes you create are lovely and grandly done.

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Post by Jahaliel » February 11th, 2013, 5:17 am

This is beautiful, from the first stanza I was in love with it Gorgeous work!


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Post by sicksoul » February 17th, 2013, 1:46 am

Congratulations on the spotlight, this was definitely deserving and I wish I'd found it sooner. I love the color choice which only adds to the cold and oddly whimsical feel this had. Stunning piece of work dear!


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Post by BlackVelvetRose » February 17th, 2013, 2:59 am

Thank you so much. I would have never dreamed that one of my works would end up in the spotlight. Thank you so very much. :)


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she laid down with a sigh,
Embraced by the green blankets
she kissed the world goodbye

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Post by Jahaliel » February 17th, 2013, 6:25 am

This is so deserving of the spotlight, I loved it even more on re-reading, gorgeous and beautiful work congratulations xx


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Post by Dew » February 17th, 2013, 7:53 am

Ditto all laud! This could be "A Mid-Winter Mornings Dream"...epic wonder! Congrats and well earned you! - Dew



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Post by ladymaybebaby » February 17th, 2013, 9:22 am

Congratulations on the spotlight pick, it is much deserved! I am lucky to read your work fairly often and I am a big fan. I love how you weave so many elements and images into one piece. You always have that dark/beautiful element aspect to your words, every time the finished piece is gorgeous and leaves this reader thankful she is gets to read to your work often! Love it!

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Post by Rassy48 » February 17th, 2013, 9:54 am

BVR,
It is my pleasure to re-visit and add my congrats to my already resounding comments above! A pleasure also to get to re-read such a marvelous piece of writing. Congrats on the "Spotlight". Well deserved.
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Post by BlackVelvetRose » February 17th, 2013, 1:00 pm

Thank you all so very much. I was speechless when i logged on last night and saw that it had been moved to the spotlight. ;))


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she laid down with a sigh,
Embraced by the green blankets
she kissed the world goodbye

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Post by JohnFeddeler » February 17th, 2013, 2:43 pm

it's wonderful to see your beautiful poem in the Spotlight. I'm new here in this circle of light, but I'm glad you could join me. there is a chain that binds us now, I think...


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Post by tangerinepie » February 17th, 2013, 5:38 pm

I concur..elegant in form, and reminded me of going back to read in my vintage poetry book, where one is stunned by the visuals created.This kind of writing is what I live for..and your spotlight is here..Tangie..


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Post by ladylilith » February 17th, 2013, 5:57 pm

Oh! Mega congrats on the Spotlight! You make such great use of imagery and poetic phrasing in this piece, it was quite the capturing read. I particularly enjoyed the focus on objects, I know that sounds silly, but it really is the smaller details that make the difference sometimes. Super fine poetry!

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Post by BlackVelvetRose » February 17th, 2013, 9:41 pm

JohnFeddeler wrote:it's wonderful to see your beautiful poem in the Spotlight. I'm new here in this circle of light, but I'm glad you could join me. there is a chain that binds us now, I think...


Bind it does baby ;)) thank you


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she laid down with a sigh,
Embraced by the green blankets
she kissed the world goodbye

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Post by dornicks » February 18th, 2013, 2:34 pm

A great piece of writing with aptly chosen words and phrases to enhance it. Congratulations and good luck,

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Post by Tufty » February 19th, 2013, 9:52 am

Hi. I am chuffed to bits to find your poem here all in lights! I too have become a fan over recent weeks, and I am so pleased that this beautiful piece of poetry has been highlighted. My fullest congratulations.

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Post by QuietAstronomer » February 19th, 2013, 12:53 pm

My congrats to you BVR.
Well deserved.

Bravo!!

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Post by Rosella » February 19th, 2013, 11:31 pm

Lovely! I love how the poem flow so sweetly and enjoy reading it.
Congrats of limelight!
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Post by nortan223 » February 20th, 2013, 10:07 am

Every line conjures up an additional aspect of the winter scene and "spotlights" the final picture. Hence your achievement for this Spotlight. Congratulations.

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