It's a absolutely lovely poem Chris. It had both a beautiful description of the nature and emotions. I loved the turn in the poem and really liked the lines-The lake that had taken him
with its icy grip,
on the coldest night of the year.
A wicked white night.
It's really a very nice and emotional poem.
Posted 5 Years Ago
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5 Years Ago
Many thanks Anjeline for your thoughtful review. Much appreciated.
Its not hard to see why you felt compelled to write about this our Chris .. from personal experience, such tragedies occur more often than many might imagine .. sadly enjoyed .. Neville
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10 Months Ago
Thank you Neville, not too many drownings in iced water thankfully. An old poem that has received so.. read moreThank you Neville, not too many drownings in iced water thankfully. An old poem that has received some warm air from your visit. Have yourself a great day, safe flight and a wonderful holiday. 🥂🍾
"and I despise that callous side
of all that I have grown to love best.".........wonderful words here Chris coupled with a true understanding of how nature works....you need to read J A Baker's "The Peregrine"...
Brilliant work
Ali
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5 Years Ago
Many thanks Ali for your visit. Much appreciated and thanks for the Peregrine tip. Must have been a.. read moreMany thanks Ali for your visit. Much appreciated and thanks for the Peregrine tip. Must have been a great read. All the best.
Ah, I can't help but be reminded of this incident which took place in my city a few days back where a mother drowned her almost 3yr old daughter in the sea and attempted suicide :x though of course, not really related to this write, but water and winter being in common and the cruelty of everything just hits hard.
Your poem really touches my heart.
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5 Years Ago
Winter and water can be deadly Dr Y. Your response tells us this is a widespread issue and not just .. read moreWinter and water can be deadly Dr Y. Your response tells us this is a widespread issue and not just a local one. Always appreciate your thoughts.
It happens every year, or so it seems. Young adults free of parental shackles for the first time in their lives doing everything to excess, this sometimes ending in tradgedy. Couldn't begin to imagine the families grief.
Good morning Christine. Staple yer wig on its gonna be windy :))
Hope you are well
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5 Years Ago
Yep Gee It's a windy one today so won't be venturing outside. A rare lazy day. Thanks for your revie.. read moreYep Gee It's a windy one today so won't be venturing outside. A rare lazy day. Thanks for your review. Sadly it happens and it did locally, and it hurts the community.
Beautiful and haunting read.
I hope you’ve not lost a dear one in this manner.
Winter and open water are deadly.
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5 Years Ago
Thank you so much for your visit. No, not my loss but one of the university community close by. Wint.. read moreThank you so much for your visit. No, not my loss but one of the university community close by. Winter and water can be deadly indeed. All good wishes.
I love this piece of writing. And the story captured in these four paragraphs, sad and true. Also, I adore your style of writing.
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5 Years Ago
That is so very kind of you to say so. Pleased to meet you Wilka Danvers. You are very welcome. read moreThat is so very kind of you to say so. Pleased to meet you Wilka Danvers. You are very welcome.
Our physical life is populated by opposites: night and day, life and death, summer and winter, etc. The last one is featured in this work, as one looks out on a serene and beautiful summer scene and is reminded of a winter tragedy that took place in the same area in the past. Has the sound of an actual happening, the death of someone in the frigid waters of the lake. The last verse is the speaker's poignant contemplation on the sometimes cruel effects of opposites. A moving piece.
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5 Years Ago
Thank you John. Yes the contrast between summer calm and winter chill is what I was trying to convey.. read moreThank you John. Yes the contrast between summer calm and winter chill is what I was trying to convey. The lake in winter became deadly and on campus too. All good wishes.
Thank you Ana, it has certainly chilled many to the bone round these parts. Hope all is good with yo.. read moreThank you Ana, it has certainly chilled many to the bone round these parts. Hope all is good with you.
Chris
5 Years Ago
All is good and I am staying warm despite the chill.
:)
What a painfully tragic moment captured in these exquisite words of yours, carrying the horror across that frozen place. There is at first such a peace, such warmth, and all of that is stripped away and laid waste with winter's tragic voice. Such sorrow.
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5 Years Ago
Craig, many thanks for your delightful review. So good to see you check in.
Albert, my paternal grandfather introduced me to Tennyson when I was nine. I have loved poetry ever since but did not attempt writing a single piece until I was 40. It's never too late to try somethin.. more..