GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

Inspired by the Bob Dylan song

I prefer to think of her in winter
Dark-haired and lovely
I can see her eyes in the distance even in falling snow
Like glowing diamonds shining through

Look towards the skies and see the birds flying south
The reign of long, dark nights begin
Follow the footsteps on the ground and they will lead you to a broken soul

She is a lone wolf separated from the pack
She is no longer concerned with keeping in the company of others
How I wish she would follow the light of my flame
My embrace would warm the coldness of her heart
But this is an unanswered prayer
The first of many more to come...

The rare occasions she was seen in public view are now gone
She has disappeared from sight
The exchange of seasons is now complete and winter is no more
Spring has arrived and the birds have returned to sing outside my window

I await for her return as well...

Author's Note

The song inspired me to write about someone who was special in my heart at one time

Reviews

[Jas]

This poem makes me think of myself, that girl seems similar to me, not wanting to be around people and “a broken soul” I can relate to that as well.

[rosalie]

I'm sorry I've been gone for so long. you and your writing are what pulls me back from the edge. this is beautiful well done.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Beautiful- sometimes our wishes are carried in the wind to that distant heart that shares a part of yours- I pray she knows the way you feel and returns to you🌹wonderful words🌹

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Beautiful ballad-like poem for an elusive, wintry lady...great form, flow, musicality, metaphor, personification and imagery. “She is a lone wolf”-yes, but the poet’s love will warm and redeem her as he waits for the winter to return. “I prefer to think of her in winter”-breathtaking. Dylan smiles for you KC.

[sette]

a romantic piece of writing and I think there could still be a second part to it.

[¿]

She sounds beyond the most beautiful!!!! Who's this????😀