A January of Snows

...still feeling the chill of winter

A January of Snows

 

 

syllables and nouns

leap from my throat

in an ebullient attempt

to define

a love

more beautiful than

a January of snows.

 

Reviews

[Tony]

Yes, when the snow covers the land it puts us in an alternate state of mind. For a while anyway. I found your snow poem inspiring and was moved to write my own snow poem directly inspired from your words.
Although I don’t think the subject matter of my poem has anything to do with yours. Hahaha
Well anyway here it is:

verb after verb
breaks through my heart
in a lawless escape
to steal
a curse
more euphoric than
a January snowstorm.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Good to hear from you, Tony. Thank you. That's what we're all here for, to hopefully inspire each other!

[Tony]

No prob, my pleasure. I dig the inspiration around here

[An owl on the moon]

Ah, how you even make a world of snow melt in the warmth of your words. There is something so pure about a landscape covered in freshly fallen snow... a place so like an enchantment. Beautifully confessed.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's amazing to think that all those tiny snowflakes could do so much! Thank you, Craig!

[Einstein Noodle]

leave it to you, Legs, to put a warm glow and excitement into a January of snow ... lovely read .. makes me feel good .. and perfect pic from sultry you ;)
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your reviews always add a warm glow to my day, no matter what. Thank you, Gene!

[Einstein Noodle]

[kentuck14]

Kelly,
Well written. However, having had lived for many years in upstate NY I found the beauty of those snows faded pretty fast. The ones that came in December were anticipated guests, while the ones that came in March were rather obnoxious leeches that stayed around too long. Still, your poem is welcomed.
Tom

[Kelly Scheppers]

I know what you mean, Tom. Once it gets dirty, it becomes an eyesore and a nuisance. Hopefully in two months, we'll have some beautiful flowers to show for it.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It's hard for me to visualize something more beautiful than snow, but since I've only seen it on tv lool, I'll make do with love ;) I love your title phrase btw. Brevity at its peak. :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thanks, Doc! ; )

[Ken Simm.]

This is deceptivelly simple beauty. A love dance in the snow.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your presence is always most welcomed, Ken. Thank you!

[Patricia Wedel]

Cardinals dance on my porch railing where sunflower seeds were placed. Cardinals like Valentine hearts remember the snows of January where love was defined in terms of kisses thrown to the north wind in breathless
moments of romantic poetry. truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

I haven't seen a cardinal for years. Thank you for the memory, Pat. I hope you are safe and warm from those north winds.

[MCS]

Eloquent read and image. Bravo!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for your presence here, Mary!

[Ana Papaya]

The syllables and nouns sometimes get tangled when they leap too quickly, but that's part for the course when such joy is on display for love. You captured a sweet moment and I'm reminded of young love.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Young love. I still remember the aching lump in my throat that made it so hard to swallow. Thank you for the lovely sentiment, Ana! Stay warm!!