Winter Ecstasy

When the only sign of life is Christmas lights.

I care not for the colour of summer

or the dense heat it brings.

Instead,

it is the chill of an orange autumn morning,

the early, rich darkness of winter,

bitter wind that coaxes tears 

and lifts soft coos to the ears,

that makes my soul tranquil.

Not new buds on trees

but the frost that clings so fervently 

to stark branches which thank

falling snow for all its gentle kisses.

The silent streets and short days,

the misty sky and white nights,

the angelic sparkle of snow nestled in hair,

are what bring my spirit stillness.

Author's Note

Dedicated to the first real snowfall this year.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoy Winter also. I lived in Upper Michigan for five years. Beautiful Winters.
"The silent streets and short days,
the misty sky and white nights,
the angelic sparkle of snow nestled in hair,
are what bring my spirit stillness."
The above lines are true. The stillness of Winter is wonderful. Thank you Riley for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Riley Justine]

Thanks for the review :)
I'm glad you enjoyed

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy and you are welcome.

[Neal S]

I can relate to this. I love the grey stillness that winter brings. Very cool piece.

[Riley Justine]

Thank you!

[Hebe]

As much as i hate winter....your poem made me rethink the season! Lovely description of the snow falling:)

[Riley Justine]

Thank you so much!

[NotAboutMe]

Vey nice. I'm just learning to love winter again. It does have its own special charm; as you have so nicely penned.

[Riley Justine]

Thank you :)

[Ethan Bartiromo]

I like Summer over winter, just because my Bday, but it definitely brought out nice emotions and put the "Warmth in Winter."

[Riley Justine]

Thank you for the review :)

[Asya Kardzhaliyska]

I loved this! I could really relate to what you were saying about preferring winter over summer, and I'm exactly the same, to me winter is a much better season. In terms of the writing quality, I can't think of anything to fault. Your imagery is beautiful and the whole poem just flows with ease.

[Riley Justine]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the review :)

[Bala Gorthi]

A very beautiful description of the autumn!
This poem has made me long for those silent streets and short days and the misty sky which never occur in our part.. Our winters are not even very cold. Such is the climate we have in India, the Himalayan region is an exception of course.
Thank you for writing this very beautiful tranquil piece, very well crafted indeed!
Keep sharing.

[Riley Justine]

I hope one day you can experience the magic of winter in Canada :) or at least something similar
read moreI hope one day you can experience the magic of winter in Canada :) or at least something similar
Thank you for the review!

[Bala Gorthi]

I hope so.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Sadly the area where I live, it doesn't snow there..So the only time I have ever watched snowfall is in movies or else dreams :p
But I like the sound of it.. You describe it with good feelings :)

[Riley Justine]

Too bad :(
Go somewhere you can see it! It's one of the best things ever in my opinion

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Yeah thats the plan 😊

[Paul Bell]

Yes you need that touch of snow to get you in the mood for xmas. Though not too much of the white stuff, we become basket cases in Britain.

[Riley Justine]

Haha, I hope you get just enough :)

[YanZeros]

Well penned Riley Justine! As early as it seems I would like greet you a "Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!" :)

[Riley Justine]

Thank you :)
I'm all for early Christmas greetings so Happy Christmas!

[YanZeros]

Thank you too! :)