Witch hazel, plumed with silent snow
Beckoned her shed residue of woe —
Wistfully, she glanced past her cabin
Urging sleet and ice not grind the street.
His words warmed her round December
As though an elixir of primrose blue —
‘Though days be blend of pain and bliss
know love be light in darkest of abyss.’
Photo credits: “Snow Birthed Tales”, by Jenny Leslie
Posted on Sunday Mini Challenge @ Real Toads
and posted on the Poetry Pantry @ Poets United
46 Responses
The first two lines sing such a calming song into my heart. I love that the words match the tone I feel emanating from the cabin and its surrounding… as if saying, I know that it is cold and a tad gloomy, but I shall will warmth into being.
Wonderful.
Definitely ❤️ thank you so much for the wonderful prompt, Magaly ?
Nothing can rob winter of its chill but the warmth of love. What a cozy little cabin you’ve described.
Thank you so much, Rommy❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
Beautiful, Sanaa…..
Thank you so much, Sherry❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
ah! the warmth of love to edge winter’s hearth, lovely write Sanaa
much love…
Thank you so much, Gillena❤️ so good to see you 😀
Much love…
I love that ‘Witch hazel, plumed with silent snow’, Sanaa, and the wonderful line, ‘His words warmed her round december’. Your poem ends on a hopeful note, too.
Thank you so much, Kim❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
The form provides a solid frame for this wintery scene.
Thank you so much, Kerry❤️ so glad you liked it 🙂
I love that elixir of primrose blue – we could all use a little of that 🙂
Definitely❤️ thanks for stopping by, Jae 😀
Ah, let love be the light to work its way through any darkness!
Happy Birthday, Sanaa! Hope you have a great year.
Aww❤️ thank you so much, Mary 🙂 so good to see you ❤️
The opening line..plumed with snow..,is such a great image.
Thank you so much, Rajani 🙂 so glad you liked it❤️
‘Though days be blend of pain and bliss
know love be light in darkest of abyss.’
Classic ending Sanaa! Love thrives in unusual circumstances!
Hank
Definitely❤️ thanks for stopping by, Hank 🙂
And happy birthday, Kiddo!
Aw!❤️ Thank you so much, Sherry 😀 so good to see you ❤️
I think your poetry is the warm elixer that brightens the gloom, consistently. You may feel sorrow, but don’t dwell there. This poem, too, addresses that choice and shows it in the world you breathe.
Aw!❤️ Thank you so much, Susan 😀 so good to see you❤️
What a delight your words were Sanaa but none better than “know love be light in darkest of abyss”, which is to true.
Thank you so much, Robin❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
I liked the two opening lines…love does ease the pain of darkness. Happy Birthday Sanaa I hope it was magical.
Thank you so much, Truedessa❤️ it truly was a magical day 😀
The warmth of words staving off the winter blues. Nice !
Definitely❤️ thanks for stopping by, Rall 🙂
Love the spin you gave to December love. Very creative!
Thank you so much, Wendy 😀 so glad you liked it❤️
“His words warmed her round december
As though an elixir of primrose blue —” …
it’s a cold photo but it does have a warmth about it too….
Definitely❤️ thanks for stopping by, Margaret 😀
Beautifully hopeful and reassuring.
Thank you so much, Rosemary❤️ so good to see you 😀
I’m glad to know that even in the darkest abyss there is always a speck of light.
Definitely❤️ thanks for stopping by, MMT
Love and light, may it always be…
Elizabeth
Thank you so much, Elizabeth 🙂 so glad you liked it❤️
What a beautiful write Sanaa!
Thank you so much, Audrey❤️ so glad you liked it 😀
Yup! by the time I get here all has been justifiably said. I like reading your “stuff” too 🙂
ZQ
Thank you kindly, ZQ ❤️ so good to see you 🙂
His words warmed her round december
As though an elixir of primrose blue —
lovely, Sanaa 🙂
Thank you so much, Ladylee 🙂 so glad you liked it❤️