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Equinox

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I long for warmth

from gentler seasons

sliding over my sighs

with tenacity & strength,

easing past a secret smile

as the sun descends

in quiet splendor.

Winter brings weary woes

to my harvested hearth ~

cold solitude

is difficult to bear

within

this silent night's reaching.

I sway in sunlight,

seeking soothing rain

to hide my restless tears ~

a brisk wind

to subdue

my moments of weakness

& inevitable sorrow ~

only Summer

can save me

from these shivering

shadows

now...




Author notes




Contest prompt: "Longing For Summer"


Graphic artist unknown


Picture courtesy of poet2angels


"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer."
~ Albert Camus



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  • tara wilson gold member
    January 4

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    I love the last stanza about 'summer saving me' as I feel so much the same once summer comes,..even Spring..lol...hence my name... I love this one, congrats to you on the bronze


  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    January 4
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    Wanda, this heart's labor moved me in a deeply poetic way; you are a true inspiration dear.

  • Just Rob gold member
    January 2
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  • Shamanicmusings gold member
    January 2
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    A beautiful picture and you brought it to life with your imagery.


  • Zayra Yves gold member
    December 27, 2007

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    Ah, yes, the longing for summer....

    beautiful poetry as always Wanda.


  • tomisb
    December 27, 2007

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    We dance with the seasons, the song and partner often not of our choosing.

    Your words stroke the heat of the soul that longs for its match in the warmth of a summer day. Beautifully done.

    Love, Tom B.


  • myriad-dark
    December 26, 2007

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    exquisite

    "Winter brings weary woes
    to my harvested hearth"
    there is a magic & lyrical imagery in your words, sweet Poet...


  • Emile
    December 26, 2007

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    Good

    Very imaginative use of words and skillfully constructed. You use good imagery and maintain a poetic flow throughout the whole piece. A well written poem with strong emotions and a clever depiction of the seasons. Your colorful descriptive wording and use of great imagery brought it all to life within the mind and soul of the reader.


  • LadyUnique silver member
    December 26, 2007

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    I love where I live but sadly there's not much sun in winter... I miss that warmth. it seems to reach and thaw where humans can't...


  • Rowan gold member
    December 26, 2007
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    Only one word for this hon,
    stunning.


  • frownsnfreckles
    December 26, 2007
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    I like the alliteration running through this poem that seems to sigh for summer


  • CarolDesjarlais silver member
    December 26, 2007

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    Oh yes, such sweet hope as summer yet to come. We have been at 50 or around for the last two days... What a nice respite, although Maine hardly ahs the winters I have known..... we have know such ahrsh winters, my gf, right in the middle of summer.


    • Night Hope gold member
      December 26, 2007
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      Love you, Woman.

      "In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer." ~ Albert Camus

  • Nicolette gold member
    December 26, 2007

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    Even in the cold grip of sorrow you find the warmth of passion, my friend. This one is beautiful in its longing for a summer of the heart - I understand this so very well....even just a warm voice will be a summer. This is such a moving poem

    ~ Nicolette


  • Sonja
    December 26, 2007

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    Neat and elegant writing, one of those hard to comment. No one part could be selected as less or more quality. This is a poem of great quality.
    ~Sonja~


  • Timothy Cameron gold member
    December 26, 2007

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    I keep thinking your are experiencing sortrow, but then realize it's for contests. But you certainly understand sorrow, as I discern by your words. I know some sorrow every day, so it's on my mind and comes out in words to read, but the words never go far enough, it seems. Do you have the same experience? Are you in sorrow? As always, skillful write.


  • PageTurner
    December 25, 2007

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    Soul Soothing Sadness...


    You keep getting better, my Friend...

    "I sway in sunlight,

    seeking soothing rain
    to hide my restless tears ~

    a brisk wind
    to subdue
    my moments of weakness
    & inevitable sorrow ~"

    Love the Picture too, Scribe.

    ~ Nicky♥


  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    December 25, 2007

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    "only Summer
    can save me
    from these shivering
    shadows
    now..."


    Oh, Wanda...what a wonderful entry, thank you so much! Oh, this is an honor believe me.

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