A Winters Night

She lays hidden...from herself...from the world...though not from nature who cares for her on a cold winters night

A Winters Night

A quiet hush falls from the sky
'though gentle breezes pass her by
Kisses the trees with lips so cold
Caresses the ground with hands so old
She lays her blanket upon the ground
So white that not a soul is found
Her beauty fades not, for she glistens within
Her pale, yet beautiful, alabaster skin

She sends the wind to cool her face
Sends the moon for a soft embrace
Ascends to the heavens, shines the stars down below
for the fair young maiden hidden in the snow


a poem by
Lisa Victoria
2006

 

Reviews

[Katho28]

Your use of imagery is breathtaking in this poem... I love your use of rhyme, you've use it really well and I get this sense of peace and quiet as I read the poem. I can almost feel like I'm part of the scene, that I'm part of the cold winter night. I especially loved your use of personification in,
"gentle breezes pass her by
Kisses the trees with lips so cold"
This is something really special about this poem.. something beautiful and I feel something stirring in my heart...

[Lisa Victoria]

Thank you for saying that.....I still feel this way whenever I read this poem. Your kind words are so appreciated:)

[Katho28]

You're welcome... there are some poems that resonate within us every time we read it... this is one such poem :)

[Lydia Shutter]

What a story you have told here. While it is a dark one, the beauty of the imagery drew me in. Psychological write...and a good one. Lydi**

[Lisa Victoria]

Thank you Lydi, I actually wrote this in about ten minutes....it flowed out so easily, and is actually one of my favorites....thanks again

[NA]

Gorgeous piece you have created here...love it :) x

[Lisa Victoria]

Thank you Raven:)

[dianalondon]

What a wonderful personification of the season winter. I really enjoyed reading this! Great rhyme scheme as well!

[Lisa Victoria]

Thank you:)

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

This is something very different to write about. Very unique peace.
I love the story line was great.
the Rhyming scheme was amazing. Flows so well as well.
Very touching sweet beautiful peace. '
Keep writing i would like to read more as i like your style of writing :)

[Lisa Victoria]

Thank you so much....

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

your welcome :)