Where I and Nature Bond

On winter nights I wander

Out into the snow

Among the frosty Christmas trees

Where no one else will go.

 

I revel in the moonlight

And lie beneath the stars,

Contemplating life and love

And what it’s like on Mars.

 

As I walk I see the colors,

Decorations looking pretty,

Christmas trees with little bells

All lit up like a city.

 

But I prefer to be away

From the overdone front yards,

Somewhere in the solitude,

Far from carols, gifts, and cards

 

It’s nature’s beauty during winter

That I admire most.

There’s nothing else so splendid

About which Mother Earth can boast.

 

The moon reflecting in the snow,

The ice on frozen ponds,

The footprints leading to the place

Where I and Nature bond.

Max Levites - 3/15/10

Reviews

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

I find it a classical and replenishing piece, reminiscent of Poe and Yeats reek forth from the wording, if i can, I'd suggest a slight change in the last stanza though,

The moon reflected in snow,
The ice on a frozen pond,
The footprints leading to my place
Where I and Nature will bond.

[Nath]

I love the way you present winter as a season of natural wonders, deliberately neglecting the ever-present christmas theme on the "walks" to focus on everything else winter has to offer, which you describe beautifully, especially in the last stanza.
There's so much beauty in this coldest of seasons that it's a pity everyone's attention is on christmas, although I think the lights illuminating the long, dark nights and the nature do contribute to the beauty as they make the snow glisten in the nocturnal darkness - as long as there's not too much of it.
A stunning poem, and quite thoughtful.

[Ruth]

I am stunned by your structure love to your work, you mentioned that about my work recently....I tend to do free form more, but I admire this a lot! Perfect! It is a wander through glorious trails!
Fantastic!
xx