Cold and Deep

 

 

                                    Pale in winter white are clouds that weep

a snowflake's tender fall,

‘tis cold and deep

 

                                    The frost of winter chill can't hold me dear

                                    a tingle finds my cheek, one frozen tear

                                    to dress my winter coat in quiet chill

                                    gathered 'pon stormy winds, yet all is still

 

Taking the blue of skies, this frost that clings

in silence icy cries lost on the wings

of graceful nightingales and as they fly

sweet songs of joy are lost in the dark sky

 

Unzip the silent night for in my dreams

wrapped in the silver sheet of warm moonbeams

I find myself in spring, I feel the bliss

of butterflies, sweet perfume on my wrist

           

Caressed in warm embrace and flowery hue

with honey kisses sweet, romance is new

and soft as whispered words only love hears

fading slowly away as the dawn nears

               

Pale in winter white where my dreams sleep

and still the snowflakes fall,

 ‘tis cold and deep

Author's Note

Art ~ Lauri Blank
Poetry ~ MsJewel

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked how you used the seasons.
"Caressed in warm embrace and flowery hue
with honey kisses sweet, romance is new
and soft as whispered words only love hears
fading slowly away as the dawn nears"
The above lines, tempting and beautiful. Thank you dear friend for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Julie.

[J. J. Nightingale]

Oh my...a lovely telling of Winter's touch..
Beauty in every stanza...

Great Image.. Perfectly chosen .


Jazzy

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[J. J. Nightingale]

You are welcome Julie.......................:).........

[Lydia Shutter]

Magical poetry, Julie. Nice to see one from you. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much Lydi. It has been a while. Always lovely to see you! :) Julie

[Blue]

Haven't been in here for years. I see that you haven't lost your magic, MsJewel. Topnotch imagery!

[MsJewel]

Welcome back! Hugs, Julie

[Falcon1]

Beautiful poem aimed at spring for the dead of winter's angered winds. To a crisp spring like day where many dreams of winter cast away. Then the warmer winds of spring settle in and the crisp winds of winter are sweep away until when next Autumn breezes cast a shadow our way.

[MsJewel]

You are very kind. Thank you for your lovely words. :) Julie

[Trace]

Incredible recreation of a beautiful dream in perfect 10 count.
So sad when we have to wake to the grey sky of winter.
But to capture your dreams in poetry makes the waking necessary.
So glad you shared it with us.

Huggs. Trace

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend. Hope all is well. Hugs, Julie

[Dara]

I am struggling to find the words to accurately convey just how this poem effects me. So many wonderful images and tantalizing phrases from beginning to end are just indescribable. One can tell that your thoughts and words come from a very deep place. Simply stunning and a poem that I will need to save to read over and over again.

[MsJewel]

Your wonderful comment has made my day :) Julie

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A phenomenal opening... and it gets better from there... love is capable of melting the coldest of hearts and bringing life to the most barren of souls.

[MsJewel]

Thank you sweet cowboy! :) Julie

[Pete]

lovely. these words float like snowflakes as they capture the chill but warm the heart. might be cold on the outside but a fire burns inside. elegant, beautiful write. thanks for sharing. :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind and generous words :) Julie

[richieb]

Your beautiful poem certainly hits home in the cold and snow of an Ohio winter. Your words always blend together seamlessly and form perfectly balanced lines. I always look forward to reading your poetry. You are Blessed with a beautiful gift.
Peace,
Richie b.

[MsJewel]

You are very kind Richie. Thanks so much :) Julie

[barleygirl]

WOW! Winter is NEVER like this for me! So thank you for helping me picture all this frosty discomfort in a new & passionate way! That's what's so cool about reading other excellent writers on this website -- showing me worlds I don't see, even when they're right in front of me. The third stanza is written so gracefully, I love the dance between your meaning, the sounds of your words, & the imagery it conjures up in my mind's eye. Love your writing every time! (((HUGS))) fondly, Margie

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it Margie. :) Julie