A Woodland Christmas
by Jim Dunlap
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Rated "G" by the Author.
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This is my non sectarian Christmas poem. It's intended for anybody who loves Christmas, no matter what their race, religion, nationality, sex, or any other source of divisiveness. |
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A WOODLAND CHRISTMAS
An icy frieze on drifts of snow
Decorates a dreary day --
Tiny vortexes of wind
Scamper over hills in play.
Sullen, leaden clouds, engorged
With moisture, hover --
Another downy blanket tucks
The woodland under cover.
An eldritch fairyland appears,
With crenellated drifts --
And, slowly, through the cloudbanks,
Some feeble sunlight sifts...
Partridge, quail and rabbit stir
And gambol here and there.
Nature breathes a blessing
On the bracing, wintry air.
Published in THE VILLAGER, December, 1996 and about 30 times since.
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| Reviewed by J M |
12/1/2006 |
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| Beautiful expressions and imagery in this Christmas Poetry. |
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| Reviewed by David Young |
2/2/2006 |
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| Very impressive verse, enjoyed. |
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
1/14/2006 |
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I love it, Jim. You paint a compelling picture of a woodland at Christmas (in winter). It reminds me of my childhood in northern Alberta. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you,
Regis |
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| Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson |
12/13/2005 |
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| A worthy Christmas offering! It's good to read your works again. I enjoyed. |
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| Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic |
12/12/2005 |
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Beautifully done Jim..
so glad to have you back..
missed your work!
Vesna:) |
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| Reviewed by jude forese |
12/10/2005 |
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| rich winter imagery .. |
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| Reviewed by Tinka Boukes |
12/9/2005 |
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Oh what a wonderful poem....love it!!
Love Tinka |
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| Reviewed by E T Waldron |
12/8/2005 |
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Nature in all of its glory, a beautiful write no matter the sect or season;-)
Eileen |
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| Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook |
12/8/2005 |
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| "Partridge, quail and rabbit stir"...very picturesque! I enjoyed this one. |
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| Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero |
12/8/2005 |
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So good to read you again, Jim! I love your woodland Christmas.
Carmen :-) |
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