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…
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.
Very beautiful writing.
ted
Thank you, Ted. =)
Diana, your wonderfully descriptive words make me feel I am sharing the moment with you! No snow here in in Georgia, and yet I feel it , I smell its freshness and I embrace its beauty through the eyes of your heart and your words. Such a lovely poem my sister. It is a wonderful gift to embrace and read! Have a very blessed day!
Hello, Shy Poet. -) We have to take ourselves to the mountains in CA for the snow but the photo captured what I saw in my mind. I had not planned on a winter poem but my husband loved autumn raiment and asked for a winter sequel. Thank you for your time reading and providing feedback, WB. You enrich the way.
Beautiful!
Pleased to hear from you, Sammi. I’d hoped you’d like it. Rather, them (the ones standing in mute glory). ^^
That’s a really lovely poem.
I’m grateful for the faithful reading and thumbs-up, JR.
Lovely.
Thanks for the return visit and sweet word, TBM. =)
wow, brilliant. the quest for the perfect word is serving us very well indeed. and you are right, it’s not about getting the perfect word but the effort put in to search for it. i also love the lack of any capital letters, it is also something i’ve been giving a lot of thought to recently mostly concerning the word i.
many beautiful phrases in this poem diana and this one “robed in frost, trees stand in mute glory.” is exquisite perfection. thank you for sharing, take care, mark
A number of my poems runs only in lowercase. =) I almost went with “trees stand in sterling glory.” Tempting, for the alliteration and truthful image. But I liked the meaning and the feeling the “mute” evoked. So appreciate your thoughtful reading, Mark. I look fwd to seeing what you’ve done with the humble “i” when I can make it over.
I am there, in the snow, standing under a ‘scant sun’. Exquisitie poetry Diana, just beautiful.
We haven’t had any snow here yet. Very different to two years ago at this time of year when we had snow for an entire month which is unusual in the UK these days. My children didn’t see falling snow unless we went to the mountains when we lived in CA and certainly not in their own backyard until we moved back here!
I love the snow and the white comfort that it brings… love to you dear one 🙂
Yes, as I replied to the first comment, we do have to get to the mts for the snow here in CA, Sherri. Were you in Nor- or Socal? When my husband asked for a winter poem, this picture is what appeared in my head, a likeness of what I grew up with in NY. Though we were in the city back then, the carpet of snow wherever you are is quintessential winter.
Oh I can just imagine NY in the winter and you thinking back to that time when you wrote this delightful poem for your husband. How lovely to do that for him!
Snow is beautiful to look at but I wonder if it caused problems traffic wise in NY as it does here when we get an inch or two and throws everything into mayhem!!
We lived in central California, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles for 10 years. I had a life there for a long time, it’s where I raised my children, had friends, family. A part of me still lives there and always will…it’s in my blood.
Yes, snow does amount to inclement weather for drivers. And though we’re in SoCal, it’s really good to know large chapters of your precious life were written “here.” Xxxx Diana
🙂 Love to you dear Diana xxx
PS My in-laws lived in LA which is where my ex is from. We also lived in Glendale for a short time 🙂 Great memories…
Ah — Now we’re closer. SmaLL world. I would’ve just thought you a Brit. Funny how you feel closer to someone knowing you’ve shared a physical place.
Yep. It brings things just a little more close to home, so to speak 😉 xx
The About the Wayfarer shot was taken on a well-known bridge in Glendale. And a related tangent: after birthing my son at home in Irvine, we moved a bit inland.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing my friend 🙂 x
Simple, eloquent, and beautiful. Thank you.
I can’t really AiM for beauty, but I try to put each word to as much use as it will yield. Thank you for the loyal support, Nvg.
Your loyal and humble follower, Madam, always.
Grand poem! My favorite word was “brume”. So descriptive!
HUH, ya liked that? Helpful to know what worked, what didn’t, as a writer. Thanks for the ongoing support, Russ.
An exquisite contemplation, HW. Thank you for the beauty and majesty. xo
Appreciate the commendation – always, Chloe.
I did not see the mention
of the charming prince
who woke the beauty with a stolen kiss,
nor word of Maleficent,
lilac dragon robed in flame.
perhaps I am thinking of another
sleeping beauty?
very well done,
I do not know ‘lambent’,
and shall introduce myself straightaway.
As the minimalist you know me to be, I sought to keep this short and sweet. The kiss in fact was in my draft….but the word requires such care; so easily will sound cliché. The title sufficed. It’s a shame “lambent” isn’t used more often, as I’m sure you agree now. =)
indeed,
the word is beautiful,
and its disuse indeed shameful.
I have been…
elsewhere…
recently.
It is good to be seen,
and to appear in your thoughts.
Well, life takes us off the road, doesn’t it? Glad you’re back.
Beautiful poem, Diana and a great gift you have to be bless others through words and art. I was reading in a reply to another comment that your husband asked for the winter poem. That’s beautiful. It’s so awesome when our husband’s encourage us and embrace, recognize and appreciate our art. Bless you.
Thank yOu for blessing me with your kindness and loyal support, Staci. I don’t take it for granted. Yes — he looks forward to my posts. He likes to read them at work (that is, when I’m not within sight) and stand back and say, “THAT’s my wife!” =) It’s amazing what a little encouragement does, isn’t it? I’d had no plans for a winter poem whatsoever. Xxxx Diana
Sweeeet. Gotta love it. Blessings=) –Staci
imperial breath…
– beautiful.
Thanks for the support beginning to end, VB.
What a beautiful poem – each line is a gem in itself.
Thank you for taking the time, Andrea. =) I’ve appreciated your support.
Beautiful poem Diana, and ever so appropriate. We arrived home from Mexico to trees and fields robed in frost, ice and snow with 7 degree weather. Indeed beautiful but there was the slight problem of frozen plumbing, done in by winter’s imperial breath. 🙂 –Curt
LOL, though I hate to at your misfortune, Curt. It’s your way with words that makes me chuckle. Seven!! Getting frostbite just seeing the thermometer in my head.
Diana, I love this depiction of nature as sleeping beauty in the winter. Makes me think of the natural female cycle of going inward during the dark of winter… and makes perfect sense that nature would too now that you’ve made me think of it. Sleeping Beauty, our Mother Earth, indeed!
You put your finger on it, D! I almost touched on the contraction, the withdrawal of nature and people. But I decided to keep it focused on the earth and snow. We huddle for warmth, we roast (you haven’t seen my food blog, have you? I mention something along the lines of our talk in the latest purple post. You’ll see). YES, there are cycles in the heavens, in women, on the earth.
http://www.myholistictable.wordpress.com
Haven’t been able to build this site!
Oh! I am gluten-free and my honey is a vegan. I will definitely check it out, Diana!
Thx for the follow there. You might want to think of it as a reference board more than an active forum bc I-just-can’t-do-it-all. I am aware of the research on the benefits of vegan eating but I didn’t go that route on the blog bc it all really depends on individual constitution. Being small, I need some meat – unlike many Americans who need to cut down. Hope it’s helpful info. See you over at your place. Xxxx
I like that poem very much. Perfect words for beautiful snow.
Thanks, NG.
You really can spin the prose so well. I loved your poem and it makes the snow so poetic.
Thanks. Your shots were jUst what I’d seen in my head and I loved referring to them for ongoing inspiration in the writing. *High five*
Let me know if you end up photographing scenes of Spring. 😉 “Bold” is what I’m seeing.
I have many photos of Spring and all seasons on my blog. Having a garden blog, the seasons are important. Feel free to have a look.
Okay, so I’ll understand I have the green light to post more of your photos, always with due credit. Sleeping Beauty made my Top 3 of 100+ posts. Looks like you’ll have ongoing exposure on my Most Popular list for a good while. =)
Thank you, but first, please do ask when you want a photo. Some photos do get sold for print in books and I may not allow ones I suspect of that since I could not sell them if used elsewhere. I have not been getting views from your site, but that is nice it is possible.
Got it. And yes, all I can speak of is the exposure. Others I have linked to did get visits, and your photo is so beautiful. But I myself don’t want to tap any more deeply than I need to to enjoy a post. Guess that’s the laziness in cyberspace. In any case, I was thrilled to be able to use your work. Have a wonderful, memorable holiday.
“mute glory”
I suppose things of glorious art and beauty do not have to announce themselves. We apprehend such without advertisement as they have magnetic intrinsic value.
LOve it, Carl. Blessings.
By my account,
It’s a great storyteller who can make others see what he/whe is describing. A great writer can put it into words.
I always look for your work in my Reader because you have somehow managed to master both. Thank you for continuing to share your art with us. 🙂
R.
You’re too much, R. You most certainly enable us to see what you’re describing – esp in that last piece I commented on. I greatly appreciate the loyal support.
Hi Diana,
Gloria here from London. I wanted to share with you the warmth and calmness my heart felt reading your beautiful poem, and observing the white and stillness of the photograph..
Thank you.
Glo.x
(P.S. A grey raining day in London today)
How nice to hear from you, Gloria. Yes, I understand it’s a typical day in London. That’s why I couldn’t live there. Pennsylvania was enough like that. Thanks for the clear, warm feedback! Diana
Enjoyed the poem very much. You have a very vibrant community. Thank you for dropping in.
I appreciate your taking a moment for this feedback, Kendall, when you juggle as much as you do. I ought to keep on the side of modesty but I must acknowledge your keen note: indeed, I am rich with the active, intelligent support here. Bless you, brother. And again, I am happy you have prospered.
I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine and Inner Peace awards – one or both. Your choice. Or not… there is no obligation.
http://suzjones.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/more-awards-part-2/
Thank you so much, SJ. I’ve had “No More Awards, Thank you” up on my sidebar the latter half of this year. Blessings. =)
Reblogged this on James' World 2.
I appreciate all the hearty support, Mohenjo. Blessings on your journey.
You are most welcome1
The language in this poem is capturing. I had to read it three times to sustain the feeling that it provided.
I don’t see who wouldn’t be flattered to be read thrice over, Joshua. Thank you for your presence.
Of course. I look forward to your next posting!
I’m not seeing a follow from you but by any means! =) Thank you, Joshua. I work hard to provide substance. Blessings.
I am following! Not sure why it isn’t popping up.
Sigh. I’ve had this issue before. J, did you just start following or did I miss that you joined me earlier? I appreciate your help and time. This way, I can report it to Support. Diana
I know I have read many of your posts before, but I could not give you the time frame of following you. Probably for about a month or so?
Okay. Then we’re good. I was looking at the recent list. I try HARD to visit/thank/keep up with my followers. =) (Might mention this in a future post, as an aside). The only reason I don’t follow everyone back is obviously I can’t! Time would not allow me to keep up with everyone. So I don’t want to mislead or lie. But readers who are active in their responses land on my radar and I do as I can. =) Thank you, Joshua, and I’m glad we connected. Diana
Most beautiful scenario of season with words that dance.
It is so funny. JUST when I had been thinking of you, you visited. This happens to me often, in regard to supporters. =) Thanks for the lovely comment, Debbie.
Many thanks for this! We are knee deep in snow, and find a kind of peace falls upon me as it falls (as long as I am not driving!). Snow seems to give people, too, permission to sleep.
Glad to know that is where you find yourself! HUH. I haven’t been knee-deep in snow since I was a child in NYC. Enjoy…. =) And thank you for the ongoing support. Blessings.
Diana
The beauty of these words soothed me during a time when the events of my life are making hate this season. And yet, knowing that Spring comes after the death we see around us … helps somehow. God bless, -C
Wow, thanks for sharing that with me!
Love, Diana
Wonderful poem. Thank you!
Glad to hear from you, Ann. =) Thanks.
MAGIK spelled with a K for Sleeping Beauty’s KISS! Fabulous feathery caress! Faithfully ~Debbie
I am fascinated of your beatiful language:) Wobderful poem!
ThAnk you for the lovely comment!
Beautiful! Such a wintery mood!
Thanks for taking a moment for the kind word and thank you so much for the follow, Sofia. I’m thrilled you’ve joined my wonderful readers. Blessings.
Diana
Me too, Diana, i’m happy to connect. Been planning to give a visit since a while back 🙂
Cheers!
There is an old Folk song my family would sing “earth is waking after the winter sleep. Raise your voices in song and in praise……..and the spring comes again. Your poem put this song in my head today. Like my ancestors taking to me. Thank you.
PRECIOUS. Thanks for letting me know and for the ongoing show of support. You are certainly on my radar. =)
And you’re on mine. 🙂
LOL
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Beautiful words and a lovely picture. Thanks for the share.
Cheers 🙂
Thanks, D. I’ve appreciated the support.
HW
Beauitful indeed.
Thank you. =)
HW
This is so exquisitely descriptive, Diana. Beautifully written 🙂
Thank you, C.C. Been thinking of you. =) Wonderful to hear from you.
Love,
Diana
Great writing, Diana. One of the great poems I’ll have to remember (and because I want to not because I have to).
Very sweet, Adam. (You sure know how to keep on my A list.) =) Thanks for your time.
Forget “Frozen”…Nature is the ultimate epic…
Lovely 🙂
The ultimate epic. Love it. Thanks for keeping up, Michael. Appreciate you.
Diana
So beautiful!
Thanks. =)
D.
Love love love! Makes me wish for snow (though that could be hard for millions of us here so I’m not really going to make a wish, he he
Ha ha. You go ahead and spare your people. =) Thanks, Jen.
Xxxxx
Diana
This is so good…. 🙂
THANK you. =)
Diana
The trees really do ‘stand in mute glory’!! Absolutely amazing.. Have a lovely Christmas =)
Thanks for the hearty praise, Olivia. A joyful Christmas to you and yours…
=)
Diana
Simply beautiful, and beautifully simple.
I try to keep it simple here. The best way to disclose the profundity. =)
Thank you!
Diana
Beautiful writing. My favorite line: “a bold consummation of autumn’s bounty”.
Lovely to know the part you were most fond of. Thanks so much for keeping up, DS.
Diana
I love the delicate weaving or your words and imagery. Beautiful magical poem.
And I so appreciate the feedback and faithful support. =)
Xxxx
Diana
Brrrr! I shivered in your winter words. Really! Next time, I shall come to your reading place better prepared; I will put on my coat and galoshes before entering, because the imagery is so vivid, there is a chance of frostbite if one is not careful. Beautifully expressed!
Ha ha ha ha ha. Cute and clever (not to mention loyal).
You rock, G.
As do you, my poet friend!
Lovely. One of the few things I find likeable during winter: poems about it. 😊
Ha ha ha. That’s right. Writing about snow doesn’t numb these fingers.
❄️❄️⛄️⛄️
LOL
Beautifully written! Love it!
Thank you, Beth. =)
An exquisite poem, and I find no shame in admitting you sent me scurrying to discover the meaning of the word brume (I just had to add it to my spell-checker). I love it when you make me work. Thanks again for a poem that was truly lovely.
*chuckle* You rock, David. Thanks so much for the humble praise.
Love in Christ,
Diana
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