Sweet Winter's Eyes

Please give me sweet winter’s eyes

Sight through barren limbs

Endless miles of variegated visions…

Summer limbs and leaves wall the world

Binding, blinding vines, restless noise

Yet winter speaks in hushed silence…

Let me grasp firm the hand

Of my dearest friend

And we shall let loose the grasp of

Anxiety

Fear

Sadness

The wayward poison that weaves

Doubts and pain…

And let our hearts find silence

Sweet music of winter stillness…

Grant us ever sweet winter’s eyes

So we may know our path of peace…

Author's Note

While wandering the woods, I noticed how much further I could see in the winter with the earth's barren branches... Wanting to see life with those eyes...

Reviews

[one sky]

You have a beautiful heart, Craig. This is an admirable piece...an inspiring one. The voice only seeks for the good, not for himself only but for the others. That heart which yearns to help and to lead to a better path.

Exceptional piece. Bravo!

[An owl on the moon]

Your words and thoughts lift me! Thank you so much for seeing in this the deeper places.. :)

[MOON]

The beauty of winter and to see more then we usually do. Lovely wording as usual.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you, my friend.. always such light when you are by. :)

[emmajoy]

More should see what you see: Winter's slow dance, its beckoning sways, its clear mystic lines about naked trees and crisp clicking stone paths. Tis the ermine coat of the seasons, tis warmth unknown. Your poem is breathtakingly beautiful - as you so superbly put, '.. Endless miles of variegated visions…'

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, dear friend! Your presence does bring a sense of warmth and light to the cold, dark of winter. Thank you for looking into these word leaves and breathing your intuition through their branches. May we see deeper and further each year. :)

[A]

"And let our hearts find silence
Sweet music of winter stillness…
Grant us ever sweet winter’s eyes
So we may know our path of peace…"
Thank you for wirting like that, for feeling it, for sharing!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you, dearest Anabela, for bringing the joy and depth of your world here for all of us to share! Your soul reflects all the sweetest things that make life so worth living. :)

[A]

You're very kind... and you make me smile... I'll do my best to deserve those words.

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, and when you smile the world smiles too.. :)

[Seashell]

This is wonderfully put together Craig and I can honestly say I do the same. We know it's Winter and nature is all but dead in the woods, but we can feel it as if lying underneath a carpet, waiting to pounce, waiting for Spring to be sprung. I could experience the quietness as I read this. Yes there's something magical about it all and you have waved your magic wand as usual. Maybe even cast a spell on us. ;-)
Thank you so much xo

[An owl on the moon]

Why, look who was here?! Thank you for sharing your magic! As you always so graciously do... Take care.. and yes.. spring shall be sprung soon! :D

[Jack...]

This is stunning Craig. You have painted a landscape of enchantment and sweet beauty. Pristine as a new morning's snow, the sun glistening in white sprakles for every eye to see. Very nicely penned.

[An owl on the moon]

Jack, it's so good to have you by! May this winter hover peacefully over you and those you hold dear..

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, in the winter, we can see right through the barren branches and that is a wonderful metaphor for life. When life seems desolate and at a low point, we can see further....understand more. There is something healing about the silence of a forest in winter, no doubt about it. Beautifully written, Craig. Lydi**

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Totally mesmerizing dear friend...I can feel the burn of the cold air on my lungs and only hear the crunch of winter branches beneath my feet. the silence is what I love about winter. It may be such a dark time for some but the cold stark clarity of it all is what bring peace and resolution to my busy clacking mind. Winter walks in Wonderland hold amazingly beautiful knowing sights...rejuvenation ten fold. Thank you for the tea you left sitting on that branch...just what Monday ordered:)

[An owl on the moon]

You always know how to read between every line.. so wonderful! And the tea? Always warm and ready for your visit. Come anytime and make yourself at home... :)

[Richard Layne]

What a real idea here. So true. I love the hushed silence and the better sight. The difference in perception. You've brought me back to the feelings of yesterday when I grew up on the east coast. I live in Utah now and man do I miss those trees! Nice poem sir.

[An owl on the moon]

May you see those beautiful trees again, my friend! Thank you for sharing your heart and soul here...

[Pryde Foltz]

And let our hearts find silence
Sweet music of winter stillness…
Grant us ever sweet winter’s eyes
So we may know our path of peace

There is healing in the silence and the need for the warmth of another. A very spiritual write, Craig. Bravo.

[An owl on the moon]

Pryde, you always bring such a vivid richness to your every visit.. thank you!