This wildness of winter waiting

I remember summer’s sorcery

Melodious fields of fire

When yesterday was a seed

Tendrils weaving, wrapping through me

Wildness in the roots dancing

In the ancient reflections of you

This mirage of magic

On candlelit garments of gold

As the oil and incense were burning

Continual prayers to heaven

And clouded gates led to

Those gardens of delight

Meadows of desire

Where you placed a seal on my heart

The mark of your name

In the sacred chambers of my soul

You lifted the veil

The mask of me

And gave me a cup to drink

Taking me to a silver slumber in shadows

But the waves came by night

And carried me far from your eyes

I woke in this nightmare called Distance

Saw that vessels crossing the sea leave no trail

For you to follow home to me

I live now in winter

This wildness of winter waiting

Immersed in snow

I live in winter

And yet I live

For seasons are not stone

They are alive in me

With all the echoes of you. 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing and beautiful words shared my friend.
"You lifted the veil
The mask of me
And gave me a cup to drink
Taking me to a silver slumber in shadows"
I loved the above lines. We rarely lift the veil to show real face. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[An owl on the moon]

It seems that a very long winter has set up camp around me, my friend, but thankful for your company. Wishing you such a beautiful new year of life and joy.

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good poem and you are welcome my friend.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

C Froman,
"this wildness of winter waiting" I love your intricate thougt connections! Yes we do all touch one another with our lives. The deep relationships are the most satisfying and most scary at times. Your story was a true thermostat of temperature brought about by relationship. Love it for sure. Thank you for allowing me a weak effort at understanding. Blessings in your life and wonderful writing. Kathy

[An owl on the moon]

Oh thank you Kathy! You understood so well how one life can become summer for us, and melt away the bitter chill of life's winter.

[ReedWrite]

There is so much to love about this poem...so many lines I'd like to point out that spoke to me.
It's beautiful, as is all your work, but this piece also has an ancient feel to it...as if the reader has just stepped back to an ancient time of sorcery, maidens, knights, and mystery. Perhaps, of all the lines I enjoyed, this one spoke the loudest:
And yet I live/For seasons are not stone/They are alive in me/With all the echoes of you.

They are alive in me...with all the echoes of you....wow. That is incredibly beautiful.
Loved this!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for commenting on my sad autobiography. You make it seem so much more than it is. Much appreciated, dear poet!

[Benjamin Chacko]

Wow! I literally just fell in love with this poem. The portrayal, the description and the little details were just amazing. Especially the last part was loaded with emotions. Amazing

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much, Benjamin! Your words lifted my soul today.

[thetish]

As always, I cannot consume your works fast enough. The words feed my soul and give me life. Thank you kindly for sharing your talent.

[An owl on the moon]

You always lift me so much. Thank you, dear friend.

[Maria12]

What a beautifully descriptive piece of writing.A fine poem

[An owl on the moon]

Your kindness is so appreciated, dear poet.

[Maria12]

Mutual.I really like your style

[Kanishka]

The last ten lines moved me. I could absolutely empathize with you. It is a beautiful piece.

[An owl on the moon]

How deeply I appreciate your words, dear poet. One day my winter will be transformed by fire.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Wow..
Beautifully crafted masterpiece, Craig.
I wonder how seasons can go unnoticed and yet influence us in so many deep ways.
Loved it!

[An owl on the moon]

Very happy to see you back by, Jyoti! Thank you. :)

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

You are welcome.
Happy to be back. :)

[Marina]

Loved it.
"But the waves came by night
And carried me far from your eyes
I woke in this nightmare called Distance
Saw that vessels crossing the sea leave no trail
For you to follow home to me"

this part was painful to read, as I have recently experienced the tragedy of distance that ruined my relationship. Beautiful words :)

[An owl on the moon]

Oh, dear Marina, you saw clearly my pain, and I am so sorry for your suffering. I know too well such sadness. May beauty inspire and lift you this week.