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First Snow

Within the whispering December,
stars pirouette in the North Wind.
The pined voice of November
sadly calls to rescind
this once gold canvas,
dancing in white.
Beauteous,
alight
snow.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: November did not want to let go of her colors, even while watching the world become glowing white.

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Billy Collins, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Leslie

Leslie

7 months ago

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You possess an undying appreciation for natural beauty. I am always engaged with what you write.

Lavender

Lavender

7 months ago

Hello, John,

Beauty-in-waiting. Just a matter of letting the words show themselves.
Thank you!
L

Rula

Rula

7 months ago

Wowww!

this once gold canvas,
dancing in white.
Beauteous,
alight
snow.
A wonderful image!
You're a beauty!

Lavender

Lavender

7 months ago

Hello, Rula,

Thank you for reading this Nonet. Nature can speak with such ease!
Thank you, as always!
Lx

Juarez5656

Juarez5656

7 months ago

This

is a fascinating poem, a Deep Image affair. Well done

Lavender

Lavender

7 months ago

Hello, Juarez,

Thank you for reading and commenting. So much in nature is poem-worthy, but words always seem to fall short...
Lavender

Lavender

Lavender

6 months 1 week ago

Hello, Clentin,

Thank you for reading! I enjoy the Nonet form very much, and a little rhyme added to it is a lot of fun!
L

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Dalton

5 months 3 weeks ago

Hi Lavender

I love: “the pined voice of winter” to me that’s a thoroughly new term of expression what I always seek out in poetry and I thrilled to find such

Lavender

Lavender

5 months 3 weeks ago

Hello, John,

Yes, trying to convey how sad and heartbroken November was to see all the glorious colors disappear while still being awed by the pristine winter.
Thank you for reading, My Friend!
L