Monday, December 22, 2014

Winter Solstice




Dead leaves, apple seeds, roots of darkness
Gather and wrap us in fleece
Our skin is wintering white of stars
Dead leaves, apple seeds, roots of darkness
Turn your cheek where sun stands still
Our eyes beg for sky glazing of leaves

~ Wishing you all Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays ~


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28 comments:

  1. Kerry O'ConnorDecember 22, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    I loved having the opportunity to read what the winter solstice means to you.. all the parts that make up the whole.

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  2. Vandana SharmaDecember 22, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    So beautiful description of the season, although everything is withering but still it has its own wonderment and charm!

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  3. Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost December 22, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    There is definite beauty in this season, though it can be harder for people to see because it is sometimes hidden. Lovely work!
    http://poetryofthenetherworld.blogspot.com/2014/12/wish-for-dreams-that-never-come-true.html

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  4. brudbergDecember 22, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Actually this is so much like yesterday. We had a clear day and went for a long walk right into the sunset, and then home to the comfort of being inside,
    Have a great Holiday, and many thanks for the past year.

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  5. MaryDecember 22, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    And Merry Christmas to you too, Grace!

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  6. Kathryn DycheDecember 22, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Merry Christmas to you too . . . may you be sprinkled with the magic of the season. x

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  7. Pat HattDecember 22, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    Wrap indeed as the cold comes a calling. Merry Christmas to all at your hall.

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  8. Other MaryDecember 22, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    I love you line, "Dead leaves, apple seeds, roots of darkness". It contains life and death and rebirth in such a simple, natural way.

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  9. hedgewitchDecember 22, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Musical, mystical, and full of the dark and the light that make this ambiguous season--may it be a happy one for you Grace--thank you for your gift of warmth and words.

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  10. HelenDecember 22, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    ... What a lovely Winter Solstice poem! My son and I leave bright and early tomorrow ~ six weeks away from home .. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Grace.

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  11. GailDecember 22, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Merry Christmas.

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  12. Magaly GuerreroDecember 22, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    This is such a beautiful chant, Grace. I can see the dead leaves stirring in the dark, moving around and becoming part of the things that will bring spring...

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  13. Jennifer WagnerDecember 22, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    Very nice seasonal piece, Grace. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  14. Wendy BourkeDecember 22, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    This is just so fine . . . really exquisite, Grace. Merry Christmas to you.

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  15. kaykualaDecember 22, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    Just as expected of the wintry days over there. We would love to have some of them to break the monotony of rain and the sun over here! Thanks for the wonderful comments for this year and looking forward for same in the ensuing year. Merry Christmas to you Grace!

    Hank

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  16. The Happy WhiskDecember 22, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    Happy Solstice & Oogie Boogie New Year

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  17. AnonymousDecember 22, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Hey Grace--Merry Christmas to you. This poem has a feel of not just winter, but of a mini-sestina or something--I know it's not, but the word repetition works really beautifully. Thanks. K.

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  18. Susie ClevengerDecember 23, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    "Our eyes beg for sky glazing of leaves" Love that! Merry Christmas Grace

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  19. MarianDecember 23, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    exquisite, Grace. all the best to you!

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  20. SreejaDecember 23, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    beautiful......loved this...

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  21. Brian MillerDecember 23, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    i hope that you have a wonderful christmas...

    always turn toward the light...even in our darkest moment
    the light is there...and now we turn toward seeing it all the more....

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  22. Justin LambDecember 23, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    I like the feel of this poem as well as the winter theme. Nicely done. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

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  23. SusanDecember 24, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    Gosh! The form draws the circle with repetition, and that slight turning of the cheek shows the progress. Very fine!

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  24. Amrit SinhaDecember 25, 2014 at 1:28 AM

    Merry Christmas :-)

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  25. WolfsrosebudDecember 29, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    Grace... such a lovely piece... skin wintering white... what a lovely word picture

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  26. 1ManViewDecember 30, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    Beautiful post....

    I hope your Christmas was wonderful...
    Happy holidays
    1ManView

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  27. ayalaDecember 30, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Happy New Year Grace! I hope you and yours have a great 2015 !

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  28. grapelingJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    Ah Grace, stellar imagery.

    happy new year to you ~

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