under a scant sun
winter throws his brume
of snow. fields lie
vanquished in lambent
splendor and robed in frost,
trees stand
in mute glory

under his imperial breath
creation covets the hearth
her haven, barren slumber:
a bold consummation
of autumn’s bounty

the earth waits, a sleeping beauty
’til spring breaks
upon the white spell and
redeems her joy.

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144 responses to “Sleeping Beauty”

  1. Lovely to read. I enjoyed this, per usual!

    1. Per usual…Ha ha ha ha.
      Thank you.

      Appreciate the ongoing support.

      Diana

  2. This is breathtakingly beautiful, Diana. Spring will come.

    Blessings ~ Wendy ❀

  3. Oh this was incredible!

    1. Ha ha ha. It is wonderful getting this comment from one whose avatar says Wide-eyed. =) Thank you.

  4. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! <3

    1. Thank you, dear Anna. Wishing you double likewise.

      Love,
      D.

  5. Loved reading the poem. Wishing you a wonderful new year

    1. Thank you so very much. Wishing you double likewise. =)

  6. This has beauty written all over it (from start to finish).

  7. I know I keep saying it, but you’re so great!!

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