A winter morning
A winter morning …
A winter morning
The morning sunbeams half mindedly peek
through a looming lattice of gray clouds,
as if hesitating to engage in the routine combat
with the menacing winter cold,
and then resign gracefully to navigate the skies,
shredding the thick, dark mantle of past night.
Light filters stealthily through the tightly drawn blinds
tugging at minds so lost to sleep’s bliss,
forcibly bringing them from enchanted dream lands
to meet the day’s mundane demands,
as pangs of alertness focus on the dreary prospect
of greeting yet another winter morning.
Outside, the heavy air of melancholy lingers
as laborious breaths are exhaled in white puffs,
and feet tread slowly through the slippery spaces
in treacherous, snow laden sidewalks,
while ambivalent nature seems to search for some reason
to take pride in her colorless costume.
I stare in awe at this serene graveyard
of summer’s warmth and autumn’s hues,
feeling humbled by the majesty of this ephemeral phase
which cleanses the collage knitted on earth’s slate,
for new dreams to be etched in prettier patterns
in the concealed crevices of next spring.
© Anjana Vipin E
Anjana
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I felt like I was actually rising from my bed and seeing your words….wonderfully expressed!
Thank you so much for your kind words Ralph. Delighted that this found favour with you..
Beautifully etched with rich phrasing and clever wordplay. Its wonderful to have you back Anjana and this work attests your heart and skill as at poet. Lovely work my dear friend.
Thank you so much Tony for your kind review. You have always showered such encouragement on my words and your feedback means a lot to me.
Such wonderful poetry full of colors and imagery. Enjoyed.
Thank you Rasma. Delighted that you liked this my dear friend.
Lovely work Anjana. It is so good to read you again and great to have you back with us. Your phrasing and imagery brings your winter morning out vividly. Well done, dear friend.
Delighted to have your feedback dear Phyllis..and so kind of you to help me with the SEO on this one…really appreciate your friendship and support ..
Gorgeous imagery my friend. I enjoyed this One as well. You described the struggle of winter very well, I must say I can’t wait for spring though it’s been especially cold.
Paul, thank you my dear friend for visiting my page and your kind words..I am so happy that you liked this..