Winter/Life...A sweet release

More simple fayre

Death, darkness, dormancy,
and every shade of grey
in this season of transition
that has night meld with the day,
where living now a graveyard shift
as nothing stirs, no sound,
the past old headstones rising through
an ermine covered ground,
that holds to heart in hallowed earth
our memories, tears and pain
for those who silent left to wait
until we meet again,
somewhere beyond this fleeting life,
somewhere in blissful peace
where winter, death, no longer seen
since granted sweet release...

Reviews

[Davidgeo]

It makes me think of Michael Jackson's "who is it".

[Gee]

Good morning.
Will have to Google and listen later.
Hope all is well with you Dave

[Davidgeo]

Creep. You will love that song but... you seem much more like a lou reed kind of fellow to me though. I don't do heroin but I love the song,

[Davidgeo]

I am very intentional sir... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG6fayQBm9w

[Pete]

pretty cool - deep with strong imagery. like the mention of the ermine. i felt an icy grip as i read. seasons are just that, they are not forever although they can certainly feel that way sometimes. it's always darkest before dawn. there is always hope -

the past old headstones rising through an ermine covered ground,

nice job .. :)

[Gee]

Cheers Pete :)

[Lydia Shutter]

The circle of life....some of the segments are not all that pretty, are they? Still, they are a part of us...just as winter is. Beautifully written. Lydi**

[Gee]

Hi Lydia, thank you

[lightsong]

Oh Mr. Gee, Gee!

Spring is nearly here
Colours, blooming and rebirth
Say "bye, bye Winter!", you take the gray
Here I am with open arms
Ready, for Spring sweetest repose~

Smiles***

[Gee]

Roll on the warmer, lighter days:)
Thank you

[Relic]

Yes, transitions of life are certainly changes much like a season. What appears dark and gloomy, with time, can slowly become clear and warm once again. People stored away permanently in the ground but not in memory are a part of life.

[Gee]

Thanks Relic.
Hope you are well

[Cherrie Palmer]

Hollowed ground anointed with our tears. Beautiful poem that captures the heart of loss and the hope of the world to come.

[Gee]

Thank you Cherrie

[KAREN]

Beautifully written! Poetry at its best is what this work is!

[Gee]

You are very kind, thank you

[KAREN]

Thank you, but it is a really good poem!

[DIVYA]

A season of transition indeed....this year has taken away three very famous public figures of our country and a very dear aunt. As always, I failed to spend precious time with her while there was a chance and so now I must wait to see her till we meet again. I appreciate every word of this beautifully written poem, dear Gee. 🙋‍♀️

[Gee]

So sorry for your loss Divya.
Thank you for a lovely review, much appreciated

[DIVYA]

You're welcome 😊

[Neville]

there aint nowt simple about these words mate .. made me suck in air & near freeze me lungs so they did .. and after reaching for me scarf, I got to say you just done both winter & that old chestnut death a great service .................. Neville

[Gee]

Thanks Neville, always to get good feedback from your peers :)

[Zoe Richardson]

I think this is incredible! It reads like an old poet, the really good kind we study in literature class. Dang! I wish I'd written something this good. "Ermine covered ground." Such a piercing image! Winter is all shades of brown and gold here. It does not snow. But I love that image as it hangs in my head.

[Gee]

How good is this review for my less than large writing ego :)))
Thank you kindly