Warm Hearth

An autumn robbed by winters chill Makes way for loveless cold The winter flakes upon my sill Tell this young man he is old

Becky and I

Now that the summer’s light is gone

winter's dark shadows appear

The morning lit by cool white dawn

stays away another year

 

An autumn robbed by winters chill

makes way for the loveless cold

The winter flakes upon my sill

tell this young man that he's old

 

Each year passes onto the next

quicker than the one before

As now we place it here in text

loving hearts each wanting more

 

I mourn no more my wasted years

they leave no sound as they go

I remember no lonesome fears

as I gaze on home fires glow

 

The winter cold can do no harm

to the warm hearth built of life

Created of strength, love and charm

The waiting arms the good wife

 

Author's Note

The winter chill is much warmer and less biting to me this year. Having gotten married I see sunshine everywhere nowadays.

Reviews

[Ashley Myers]

awwww thats sweet. the song compliments it too

[An owl on the moon]

Read your words so filled with warm triumph over the coldest winter... found in love's presence.. Reminded me of a quote from Groundhog Day: "When Chekhov saw the long winter, he saw a winter bleak and dark and bereft of hope. Yet we know that winter is just another step in the cycle of life. But standing here among the people of Punxsutawney and basking in the warmth of their hearths and hearts, I couldn't imagine a better fate than a long and lustrous winter." In the light of love, there is no longer darkness... only eternal day... Thank you for sharing, Tate.

[Deviant Works]

Okay...so I need tissues. Such gentle, loving words. I adore winter, for the pristine blanket of white, for the crispness that fills my lungs, for the snowball fights and sled riding.:) But I love winter even more because of these reasons right here. There is no season more romantic to me, the snow being a perfect excuse to hibernate, cuddled under covers by the fire with that one special person. I am literally aching for the devotion beautifully portrayed in this piece. Just soft and lovely, Tate.

[Vanna Renee]

I've tried so hard to like winter this year...
But I've hated it, for different reasons.
You captured my interest, having this not full of lust nor desire like most,
But... more captivated on the distaste of the winter chill
This was really good Tate(:

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem and photo. I agree with your words. Age make us wiser and appreciate the simple and good things. Last line is very true. Woman are the safe place for a man to rest his tire body. A outstanding poem.
Coyote

[HorrorMaster]

Really good

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

You did it again with this well written BEAUTIFUL poem! brought tears to my eyes.

[Heather D]

a beautiful beautiful poem! a wonderful expression of how even as we age, the harsh reality of growing older is softened by having someone to share it with! i love this!

[Kate Hunter]

very well done. lol We just recieved about six more inches where I live.

[EMP]

I haven't read any of your writing for a while and after reading this I realised I missed it dearly! Lovely piece. beautiful imagery and feeling in this poem. well done :)