Twilight Symmetry

Descending winter darkness appreciated and welcomed by myself it's human companion.

Descending darkness signals last rays of sunlight-

 bringing copper gold treetops to an intense glow.

Whirling bursts of air set  pond's surface

 in a rippling textured response

 as if to say,

"Enter the night."

Each silhouette branch

 becomes a winsome 

velvet array against fading dusk sky.

The pond becomes alive 

in a cacophony of nature's music.

 Winds arise in a slow roar

 as night birds give their final call.

 Spare lines of curling leaf ribbons 

snap in the dry cold sharpness.

Joining gusts come in waves as if 

calling to each other. "We are Winter!"

Author's Note

Input very welcome.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Living as I do in a place where winters are mild, twilight is indeed an active, noisy, raucous time and you've painted it with a ton of magic using sparkling details. It's hard to fathom how some can sit inside & watch TV, a typical pastime for this time of day! I propose that we would have less division & fomenting if people would watch the show you describe rather than network news *wink! wink!* Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Yes Margie,
You are so right. There is peace and a place to let our beings expand and find some creativity. I appreciate how you find the good and think in a way which brings out what is real. Hope you are well my computer is up and running now. Have had trouble with it off and on for several months.
Bless you as always,
Kathy

[wordman]

i could feel the fire in the fire place crackle as i read this poem of night calling winter breeze

[Kathy Van Kurin]

wordman,
I really enjoy a toasty flaming fire grate of a cold winter night. Aware as outer winds do howl enclosed in comfort. Yea, I hear you Ron! I you are having a good winter.
Kathy

[wordman]

hardly no winter here,just lots of rain,about 7 inches this week

[DIVYA]

Spare lines of curling leaf ribbons
snap in the dry cold sharpness.

Sheer beauty in the words...

The winter and the night herald the onset of a deeper, calmer and more accepting state of mind. I love winters!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

DIVYA,
You are looking forward to change in season I'll bet. I understand. Change is good for us. How beautiful are your words in the last line of your review! I so appreciate when people share from their own creative flow.
"The winter and night herald the onset of a deeper, calmer and more accepting state of mind. I love winter!"
Oh thanks so much for coming by and blessing me as you read this poem of mine.
Bless you,
Kathy.

[DIVYA]

You are welcome Kathy. Reading this beautiful poetry from you was a blessing today.

[Zugzwang]

The beauty of the night does not receive the recognirion it deserves!
Thanks for rectifying this!
A windy sunset and evening sound divine in your words. Thanks for this. Z

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Zeitnot,
So nice to hear from you and of course to take in your response. These spots we find are so inspiring and strengthening to our souls It is nice to think that something I write is seen as a image by you; I appreciate and am thankful.................Bless you much! Kathy

[An owl on the moon]

The world seems to come to life in every color, light and darkness of your thoughts. It makes me ponder deeper when I walk at twilight, season to season, and the day drifts into sweet sleep. Winter is like the whole world dreaming.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

C Froman,
Oh my! "Winter is like the whole world sleeping." I so agree with that. How beautiful is this life and the winsome imagary we can share with each other. Even in reviews. Thank you for sharing yours.............Kathy PS This poem was written in lengthening shadow of twilight and everything all around was so magical the words were just pulled from my grateful soul!

[An owl on the moon]

I so love that time of the evening! Sometimes at twilight here the soft song of owls rises and haunts the air with magic. May you find endless joys always rising around you there, Kathy. :)

[Valentine]

Those of us that are fortunate enough to live where there are four seasons, often do not stop and really enjoy the changing of the seasons. Winter gives the earth time to recoup its energy for the new plant growth in the spring. Valentine

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Valentine,
A time of dormancy is paramount to how God works. Rest-death-symbolic to the fact that life is made even more precious as we grow older and our days shorter. I hope to be someone who notices and cherishes the small things in this life. Your words inspire. I hope you have a lovly Thanksgiving season. Blessings Kathy

[D Connolly]

I like this! I can't put my finger on what it reminds me of yet, but it's kind of like a scene in a movie I saw a long time ago, or maybe a cartoon when I was little, or MAYBE you just described it so well that I THINK I remember it... anyway, very nice

[Kathy Van Kurin]

D.Connolly,
Yes everyone finds something different in what they read. This was a wonderful poem written from time spent sitting out in nature and simply feeling and observing the incredible voices of wind, coolness, and creatures as the night came on and descended. thankyou for reading In a way it was like a story or movie I suppose...................Blessings to you kathy

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Great imagery and feeling you've limned. It really read like I was in the middle of all this. Tyfs!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Cyprian Van Dyke,
Thanks for coming by. I hope you can find a little quiet and solace in life. It is so good for you. Blessings in your life and writing and thanks for reading kathy

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

You're most welcome! Thank you Kathy, you too. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha you lift up a season many bemoan .. oh the cold ..oh the roads filled with ice and snow ..oh the shoveling ..oh the greyness and surly faces ;) i think you take a good route to go .. i moved from SD to the Ozarks of AR so will have no complaints ever again about all that "stuff" ..tho we do get freezing rain and flurries from time to time..they are soon gone in the sunshine
E.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Einstein Noodle,
I look for the colors to light my way in this sometimes degenerate and bloody world. If we look, will we find? Your light hearted out look is needed. Thankyou very much! Blessings as look for what brings light. Kathy

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ................

[Sami Khalil]

Every season have a meaning and a feeling to each and every one of us. But as we celebrate change which is the only constant, we celebrate our place in the change of things. They all give us a fresh and old perspective on life. We tend to appreciate the value of time and the creative process in all. An excellent write...Pen on...:)..............

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami Khalil,
Pen on! Ok. I will...........Think, think. Thanks for the great mind and your sharing. Kathy.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly. .....:))))))