…here are three winter tales of beauty and love
Midnight Snowfall
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in moonlit forest
midnight’s snowfall shimmers
through the boughs
of old growth
deep and still
as if spread by star clusters
it blankets
our high-mountain meadow
in crystal down
this night
fell quiet and crisp
a great white owl
echoes
through frosted cedar
lover and beloved
we entwine
‘neath winter’s window
with dreams
and one another
we sleep
in gentle slumber
we traverse
time
and space
adrift
in random wonder
we breathe
the ebb and flow
of nocturne
but I’ve awakened
in a winter
long ago
you
by firelight
warm and soft
in my arms
the night
that first we kissed
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rob kistner © 2008
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Winter
(haiku)
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coarse lands cloaked in white
lakes bejeweled in crystal
winter’s dressing hand
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rob kistner © 2008
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December Memories
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cold cheeks pressed in soft embrace
nestled warm in sweater’s plush
full hearts brim in fond delight
drawn close in loving gather
room awash in gentle glow
heady scent of fresh-cut noble
standing tall this winter night
resplendent in its cloak of yule
tender lilt of celtic song
sweet fragrances of promised treats
the pleasing snap of kindled log
spirits soothed by season’s hearth
ribbon’d papers flash multi-hues
gifts bestowed one at a time
each in turn a treasured moment
joyous laughter shared by all
round and round the kindred circle
we celebrate unveiled affection
nurtured by each act of love
precious times with family
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rob kistner © 2008
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photo at top entitled: “Moonlit Snow”
collage above: “Winter Night Journey”
You poems give me a warm tinkling feeling They are so beautiful and full of love and awe
‘The pleasing snap of a kindled log’ ….. what a memory for a summertime Aussie!
Adrift in random wonder…what a wonderful thought. Beautiful pieces.
just beautiful Rob.
dec. memories brought back many for me.
Beautiful descriptions and memories.
Marja –
Your words are kind — thank you… 😉
…rob
Rinkly Rimes –
I’m pleased I could bring a loving shiver to your summer… 😉
…rob
lillyasia –
Thank you very much — I’m pleased you enjoyed the work… 😉
…rob
lucy –
You are most kind… 😉
Writing December Memories was an overwhelming joy — a journey of the heart back to the days of my children’s youth.
I’m pleased it touched you!
…rob
stan –
I genuinely appreciate your kind words my friend… 😉
…rob
The cold certainly makes us remember what’s important and cosy. Loved these.
There are all beautiful but the first one really speaks to me. The images are so evocative and the picture is gorgeous. I like how it goes from outdoors to indoors.
Your poetry is so beautiful, it makes me want to like winter.
sheerly beautiful-
i liked the white owl which echoes through
frosted cedars – excellent images there…
and the haiku is as great!!
Great poetry..you can sense a lot of love there.
They were beautiful. I particularly loved the images in and the idea behind Midnight Snowfall.
your words transport me
to a land that inspires closeness
and tenderness
lovely photo as well
These are fabulous! I especially like the first one.
Beautiful!