Sights And Sounds Of Winter
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Sights and Sounds of Winter
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Clouds and fog and tired leaves
out my door the sky is chill
children playing hunch in coats
covered ears and voices shrill.
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Cold has stolen all the flowers
grass has given up the fight
gone to ground to hibernate
dismal brown and sad its plight.
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Winter rests the weary land
soon enough the bulbs will burst
through the rest of winters night
vivid growth and life a thirst.
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Clouds and fog and tired leaves
out my door the sky is chill
children playing hunch in coats
covered ears and voices shrill.
`
Cold has stolen all the flowers
grass has given up the fight
gone to ground to hibernate
dismal brown and sad its plight.
`
Winter rests the weary land
soon enough the bulbs will burst
through the rest of winters night
vivid growth and life a thirst.
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Ody ©
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Sights And Sounds Of Winter
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Oh how difficult to live
Through a So Cal winter
Darkness coming do early
And most years (but not this year)
Rain, rain, rain,
Tapping on the window
And oh my, the cold
The temp can fall to 50 or even 40
But it is holiday time
First comes Thanksgiving
And we all
Have much to be thankful for
Then comes the music
All those beautiful Noels
The music of Christmas
Starts playing
Every where we go
Christmas decorations
In stores, on houses
Even wreaths on cars
The sights and sounds of winter
Are the sights and sounds of Christmas
And where the snow falls
The sounds of snow plows
Clearing all that beautiful snow
So working folks can get to work
In order to give their loved ones
A beautiful Merry Christmas
Or Chanukah
Or Kwanzaa
What ever you celebrate
Have a wonderful Holiday
~
Martha ©
Sights And Sounds Of Winter
~
Oh how difficult to live
Through a So Cal winter
Darkness coming do early
And most years (but not this year)
Rain, rain, rain,
Tapping on the window
And oh my, the cold
The temp can fall to 50 or even 40
But it is holiday time
First comes Thanksgiving
And we all
Have much to be thankful for
Then comes the music
All those beautiful Noels
The music of Christmas
Starts playing
Every where we go
Christmas decorations
In stores, on houses
Even wreaths on cars
The sights and sounds of winter
Are the sights and sounds of Christmas
And where the snow falls
The sounds of snow plows
Clearing all that beautiful snow
So working folks can get to work
In order to give their loved ones
A beautiful Merry Christmas
Or Chanukah
Or Kwanzaa
What ever you celebrate
Have a wonderful Holiday
~
Martha ©
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Winter Wonderland
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Snow came down in buckets for days
Covering everything in glistening white
Sparkling and shining in the bright sunlight
The trees all dressed in their white overcoats
Lovely and untouched by human beings
Snow covered lights glistened in the dark
As we walked slowly in the neighborhood park
.
Not a sound could you hear as you moved along
Not any animals playing nor birds singing their songs
But the view from the hilltop was amazing to see
Everything looked beautiful and so very clean
Nothing had tarnished this snowy night
Everything was covered in a carpet of white
.
The animals in the park found shelter from the storm
As the snow gently fell all night long
In the forest they gathered together to keep warm
Birds huddled in the pine trees
Everything would be quiet until the dawn
Then all the children would come out to play
Smiles on their faces and joy in their laughter
Winter it seems is here to stay
Winter Wonderland
.
Snow came down in buckets for days
Covering everything in glistening white
Sparkling and shining in the bright sunlight
The trees all dressed in their white overcoats
Lovely and untouched by human beings
Snow covered lights glistened in the dark
As we walked slowly in the neighborhood park
.
Not a sound could you hear as you moved along
Not any animals playing nor birds singing their songs
But the view from the hilltop was amazing to see
Everything looked beautiful and so very clean
Nothing had tarnished this snowy night
Everything was covered in a carpet of white
.
The animals in the park found shelter from the storm
As the snow gently fell all night long
In the forest they gathered together to keep warm
Birds huddled in the pine trees
Everything would be quiet until the dawn
Then all the children would come out to play
Smiles on their faces and joy in their laughter
Winter it seems is here to stay
.
Oh the sights and sounds of winter
.
Kathy Lynn ©
Kathy Lynn ©
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Winter Comes
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Sleds and horse drawn sleighs
Children’s laughter fill the day
Snowballs and snowmen
Winter’s here the fun begins
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Bright white, crispy and cold
Oh the beauty of winter’s snow
Frozen ponds to skate upon
Play and play until the day is gone
~
Inside they set by roaring fire
Hot chocolate and cookies they devour
Later tucked in their nice warm bed
Their day of play still in their heads
~
The sights and sounds of winter come
Giving beauty, bringing fun
~
Stella ©
Winter Comes
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Sleds and horse drawn sleighs
Children’s laughter fill the day
Snowballs and snowmen
Winter’s here the fun begins
~
Bright white, crispy and cold
Oh the beauty of winter’s snow
Frozen ponds to skate upon
Play and play until the day is gone
~
Inside they set by roaring fire
Hot chocolate and cookies they devour
Later tucked in their nice warm bed
Their day of play still in their heads
~
The sights and sounds of winter come
Giving beauty, bringing fun
~
Stella ©
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Winter Lessons
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I remember the Indiana boy
Now man
Teaching us to make ice caves
Where I was brave enough to sleep in
sleeping bag which was too hot
As I comfortably lay on top
In my skivvies.
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The time we went backpacking
With snow shoes
Our trek cut short
A scant four miles in
As one of my assistant Scoutmasters
Came down with heart problems
We made a backwoods sled
And slid him down the path
To the ranger station
Where a helicopter was waiting.
~
The time we went ice fishing
Where the catch of the day
Was all of the tall tales
And steaming mugs of hot apple cider.
~
The backpacking trips into the mountains
Where the sun went down
Below the ridge line about PM and
We were forced into our tents
Because it was cold and
Because it was posted no campfires
Wrestling with winter thoughts
to Coalesce into snippets
Worthy of journaling
By head lamp
As the sounds of the forest
Closed in.
~
Many objectives are carried
In a Scoutmaster heavy winter backpack
The joy of reaching the summit
Of seeing the world class athlete Scouts
Leading the campfire program
Leading the Scout’s Own Sunday ceremony
But, most importantly making sure
Michael made it to the top of the hill first
As they become special friends to our
Special needs Scout.
~
Yes this city boy made great efforts
To escape where the
Sights and sounds of winter
Became a comfort
Ultimately a model to share
With the Scouts.
~
Robert Lanphar ©
Winter Lessons
~
I remember the Indiana boy
Now man
Teaching us to make ice caves
Where I was brave enough to sleep in
sleeping bag which was too hot
As I comfortably lay on top
In my skivvies.
~
The time we went backpacking
With snow shoes
Our trek cut short
A scant four miles in
As one of my assistant Scoutmasters
Came down with heart problems
We made a backwoods sled
And slid him down the path
To the ranger station
Where a helicopter was waiting.
~
The time we went ice fishing
Where the catch of the day
Was all of the tall tales
And steaming mugs of hot apple cider.
~
The backpacking trips into the mountains
Where the sun went down
Below the ridge line about PM and
We were forced into our tents
Because it was cold and
Because it was posted no campfires
Wrestling with winter thoughts
to Coalesce into snippets
Worthy of journaling
By head lamp
As the sounds of the forest
Closed in.
~
Many objectives are carried
In a Scoutmaster heavy winter backpack
The joy of reaching the summit
Of seeing the world class athlete Scouts
Leading the campfire program
Leading the Scout’s Own Sunday ceremony
But, most importantly making sure
Michael made it to the top of the hill first
As they become special friends to our
Special needs Scout.
~
Yes this city boy made great efforts
To escape where the
Sights and sounds of winter
Became a comfort
Ultimately a model to share
With the Scouts.
~
Robert Lanphar ©
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Beautiful Chicago Winter
Beautiful Chicago Winter
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Traffic jams, slippery streets. snowball fights in Lincoln Park
gently the snow falls, another day in the City.
Charcoal for the eyes a carrot for his nose raisons
for a mouth, a top hat for this snowman.
~
Ambulances drive carefully through city streets
careful not to slide on sheets of ice, winter can be dangerous.
Ice skates, snow slides children having fun,
turkeys, mincemeat pie, hot buttered rum, time for holiday.
~
Carolers practicing at a local church, holiday candy
meals delivered for the poor, Chicago giving away food baskets.
Snow plows working over times clearing city streets
time for Santa and his reindeer, gifts for children.
~
Celebrations far and wide, grandmother baking in the kitchen
mistletoe being hung by Dad and grandpa, smiles all around.
Soon a baby born in a manger, three wise men
the smell of frankincense and myrrh, Christmas time.
~
Holiday cards filling the post, packages, boxes and more
a time for giving a time for joy, fireplaces burning, the smell of cedar.
The sights and sounds of winter, excitement around everywhere
a time for love, a time for peace, family and friends gather
near.
~
LourdMoon © November 20, 2014
“LIFE POETRY”
Traffic jams, slippery streets. snowball fights in Lincoln Park
gently the snow falls, another day in the City.
Charcoal for the eyes a carrot for his nose raisons
for a mouth, a top hat for this snowman.
~
Ambulances drive carefully through city streets
careful not to slide on sheets of ice, winter can be dangerous.
Ice skates, snow slides children having fun,
turkeys, mincemeat pie, hot buttered rum, time for holiday.
~
Carolers practicing at a local church, holiday candy
meals delivered for the poor, Chicago giving away food baskets.
Snow plows working over times clearing city streets
time for Santa and his reindeer, gifts for children.
~
Celebrations far and wide, grandmother baking in the kitchen
mistletoe being hung by Dad and grandpa, smiles all around.
Soon a baby born in a manger, three wise men
the smell of frankincense and myrrh, Christmas time.
~
Holiday cards filling the post, packages, boxes and more
a time for giving a time for joy, fireplaces burning, the smell of cedar.
The sights and sounds of winter, excitement around everywhere
a time for love, a time for peace, family and friends gather
near.
~
LourdMoon © November 20, 2014
“LIFE POETRY”
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Winter All Over The World
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The sights and sounds of winter vary all over
The world and the temperatures vary as well
Snow covers the ground for the Scandinavian winter
Where St. Nicholas comes from with his white beard and red suit you can tell
.
In Jamaica the palm trees are decorated during the Christmas winter
Winter All Over The World
.
The sights and sounds of winter vary all over
The world and the temperatures vary as well
Snow covers the ground for the Scandinavian winter
Where St. Nicholas comes from with his white beard and red suit you can tell
.
In Jamaica the palm trees are decorated during the Christmas winter
Even the coconuts get their own colored lights of red blue and green
.
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The United States from coast to coast winter has a different look
The northern states have more snow than the west
Where you have to go to high elevations for any snow to be seen
.
The states with deserts mostly have no snow or it is a rarity
.
The states with deserts mostly have no snow or it is a rarity
During the Christmas holiday cactuses are decorated
One has to be careful retrieving gifts from under them
And snow men are not made of snow but sand
For children living in the South Seas
Santa arrives in an outrigger canoe
Often accompanied by twelve dolphins
Whose names are Tiki, Tavi, Ravi and more
Bringing Sugar cane candy and coconut milk
Bringing Sugar cane candy and coconut milk
The things the children know, love and understand
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And of course children that live in the snow
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And of course children that live in the snow
Do love snow ball fights, toboggans sleighs
And hot chocolate to warm up after caroling
And they have to do chores of shoveling
Snow from the sidewalks and driveways
Those living where snow is prevalent
And they have to do chores of shoveling
Snow from the sidewalks and driveways
Those living where snow is prevalent
Do have a White Christmas
They think better or that is what is some say
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Dave ©
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Dave ©
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Winter
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The sun is shining and I blink
As I look
But it is really too cold
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The rain is turning into snow
And there is ice everywhere around
As the dew quickly turns into frost
Painting pictures on my windowsill
*
The people are all bundled
Are you someone I know
I am being asked as I rush
Around my neighborhood trying to keep warm
*
Trees and lights are being strung quickly before
The chill gets too bad
Sights and sounds of winter
They’ve come too fast this year
It’s really unwelcome
*
Yes, there’s beauty to be found
But I’m just not ready for another year
*
Susan ©
Winter
*
The sun is shining and I blink
As I look
But it is really too cold
*
The rain is turning into snow
And there is ice everywhere around
As the dew quickly turns into frost
Painting pictures on my windowsill
*
The people are all bundled
Are you someone I know
I am being asked as I rush
Around my neighborhood trying to keep warm
*
Trees and lights are being strung quickly before
The chill gets too bad
Sights and sounds of winter
They’ve come too fast this year
It’s really unwelcome
*
Yes, there’s beauty to be found
But I’m just not ready for another year
*
Susan ©
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Winter’s Sites And Sounds
Winter’s Sites And Sounds
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Children laughing, jumping and running around
Spirits light and joyous as we listen to their sounds
As they play in the new fallen snow
I think of fun times from a long time ago
.
Sleds taken out and cleaned and ready to go
Climb the highest hill and slide down in the snow
One after the other they join in the fun
Moms and dads stand enjoying the show
.
Out in the distance the land looks so serene
Brightly shining and beautifully clean
Nothing mares this pristine look
As the water flows down in the brook
.
Winter is here and all its beauty can be seen
Like looking at wonderland in a beautiful dream
Bring out the scarves , gloves and coats of wool
As you feel the cold caused by the snow
The sights and sounds of winter
.
Justin ©
Spirits light and joyous as we listen to their sounds
As they play in the new fallen snow
I think of fun times from a long time ago
.
Sleds taken out and cleaned and ready to go
Climb the highest hill and slide down in the snow
One after the other they join in the fun
Moms and dads stand enjoying the show
.
Out in the distance the land looks so serene
Brightly shining and beautifully clean
Nothing mares this pristine look
As the water flows down in the brook
.
Winter is here and all its beauty can be seen
Like looking at wonderland in a beautiful dream
Bring out the scarves , gloves and coats of wool
As you feel the cold caused by the snow
The sights and sounds of winter
.
Justin ©
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Sights and Sounds Of Winter
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The leafless bare trees
The cold wind biting at me.
The thermometer at ten degrees
The icicles dripping from the trees.
Snow flakes falling down
Watching them cover the ground.
Snow sparkling like diamonds.
Crunching as I walk along.
The birds lined up at my feeder
While they chirp and sing songs.
Snowmen being made
While children laugh and play.
Christmas decorations and lights
On a cool crisp starry night.
Decorating the tree
Christmas music for me.
Turkey on the table
As we talk about past days.
These are a few of the sights
And these are a few of the sounds
Sights and sounds of winter
The things I hear and see
Sights and Sounds Of Winter
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The leafless bare trees
The cold wind biting at me.
The thermometer at ten degrees
The icicles dripping from the trees.
Snow flakes falling down
Watching them cover the ground.
Snow sparkling like diamonds.
Crunching as I walk along.
The birds lined up at my feeder
While they chirp and sing songs.
Snowmen being made
While children laugh and play.
Christmas decorations and lights
On a cool crisp starry night.
Decorating the tree
Christmas music for me.
Turkey on the table
As we talk about past days.
These are a few of the sights
And these are a few of the sounds
Sights and sounds of winter
The things I hear and see
.
Lindsey ©
Lindsey ©
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Bonus Poem
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Hopeless Romantic
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The small amount of skin
That hangs from the
underside of your arm
Is cold
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And smooth as silk.
As I run my fingers along it
You wake and tell me
Not to be such a romantic fool;
That I wear love so
Heavy in my heart
And it really is rather
Unflattering,
~
Before rolling over and
drifting off again
With the most silent of sighs,
And the smallest of smiles
Still hanging from your lips.
~
The small amount of skin
That hangs from the
underside of your arm
Is cold
~
And smooth as silk.
As I run my fingers along it
You wake and tell me
Not to be such a romantic fool;
That I wear love so
Heavy in my heart
And it really is rather
Unflattering,
~
Before rolling over and
drifting off again
With the most silent of sighs,
And the smallest of smiles
Still hanging from your lips.
~
Paris ©
Paris ©
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