A Wondrous Wintry Night (poem) by Annabel Sheila on AuthorsDen

A Wondrous Wintry Night
by Annabel Sheila → (All Poetry by Annabel Sheila)
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The little bunky in the woods is calling to me...must go there soon...

Icy crystals cling to the trees a glacial wind stings my face there's a crackling crunch beneath my feet in my hurried winter pace There's feral peace this winter's eve in the forest white with snow where not a single creature stirs as the sun is sinking low A full moon lingers above the trees awaiting the sun's retreat as a crimson sky with a flaming glow signals day's defeat Shadows lengthen as I tread where now the moonbeams play glittering wonder before my eyes enticing me to stay But the spiralling smoke that rises from the cabin up ahead beckons me to its cosy warmth and a sleep in a quilted bed My fingertips are freezing and my feet are cold as ice but deep inside my heart is warmed by this wondrous wintry night The heat envelops me in a hug as I settle beside the hearth fully aware that I have found the most wonderful place on earth © Annabel Sheila

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on January 21, 2014

Excellent imagery, Annabel. I'm ready for some hot chocolate now. Makes me think of camping and hiking and that one time I learned how to make snowshoes from tree branches.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on January 11, 2014

You have shared the experience of being in that "space" very effectively through your verses, Anna. Well done! Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Dark Knight

Reviewed on January 6, 2014

Lovely poetry my dear and much missed friend

Reviewed by Diana Wiles

Reviewed on January 5, 2014

I loved every word of this beautifully descriptive poem....the quilted bed...so enticing!
Perfection!
Diana...

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on January 3, 2014

absolutely beautifully composed
awesome imagery of a winter wonderland
as those I've left behind
Love & Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

Reviewed on December 22, 2013

~Annabel~
A wonderful poem to the warmth in you heart.

Merry Christmas
Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on December 21, 2013

THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WONDERFUL WORK, SO FULL OF THE RICH REWARDS THAT NATURE PROVIDES...SO FREELY...WHEN ONE TAKES THE TIME TO OBSERVE THE 'BLESSINGS' OF A WONDROUS WINTRY NIGHT. LOVED IT. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

such a beautifully written piece fuul of such warmth
budd

Reviewed by Michael Jones

A great write Anna and a wonderful tribute to a minute view of God glory! Alleluia, thank you. Peace!!!

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reading here on a 75� day, I can picture those Currier and Ives days that your poem as created in my mind. So once again, you have me traveling to my youth and those wondrous days I spent out in nature's finest winter scenes. Thanks for the memory.

Ron

Reviewed by KJ McPhee

Oh, there's nothing like an icy northern night; just like a fairy tale --- enchanting!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

There's feral peace this winter's eve
in the forest white with snow

One of my favorite places to wander with my dogs and take in all that feral peace.

Have a wonderful time at your Little Bunky!

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Reviewed on December 20, 2013

A wondrous, lovely, enchanted picture in words that you've drawn here my dear far northern friend... However, though it is what we here might call a chilly day; now at 11:47 AM, the outside tempature stands at 63 degrees so, sorry, been there and done that, so I will pass on the wonderment of a snowy winter's day.
Your far southwestern friend: Mark

Reviewed by John Bidwell

I can't help think of my Maine escape cottage.
But it does not have a fireplace.
Such beautiful images. I'm thankful every day for my commute through forests- seeing what critters may appear.
John

Reviewed by Kathy Parenteau

What a wonderful poetic description of a cold winters night! Reminds me of my childhood in New Hampshire. Loved it!!

Reviewed by E Phillips

You've got to be plugged in to life to see such beauty
and tuned into wonder to express it so well
and surrounded by angels to share it with others.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

This wonderful poem you have given us is stirring in its simplicity. A walk in winter's wonderland never sounded better. Thank you.