Sleeps Well The Earth

by cassie hughes   Nov 19, 2015


The nights are closing in and winter
stretches out cool fingers to caress
the weary earth and bid her rest.
Sleep beckons,
And after summers rushing pulse of
life has washed away beneath the
autumns brilliant rain of jewels
all that remains is peace.
The earth turns.
Gentle plays the lightest ray of
sunlight 'cross the frozen ground
beneath in softest lullaby as
still she slumbers
snuggled under natures blanket,
crisp and starched she bides
her time in dreams until renewed again
by thaws first kiss of spring.

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  • 8 years ago

    by Baby Rainbow

    And after summers rushing pulse of
    life has washed away beneath the
    autumns brilliant rain of jewels
    all that remains is peace.

    - great imagery here, but "summer's" and "autumn's"

    snuggled under natures blanket,

    - nature's blanket

    *what a lovely touch that is with the blanket, offering comfort, warmth, safety etc.

    by thaws first kiss of spring.

    - again, thaw's first kiss.

    I love this poem how you have combined the seasons, the changes, the growth of nature. It is truly beautiful!

    Well done

  • 8 years ago

    by Cindy

    What a wonderful piece. I love winter and just the vision your words paint for the minds eye are great. I see everything being put to rest for the long winter's sleep.
    Excellent job
    Take care Cindy

  • 8 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Beautiful Cassie! If someone doesn't nominate this, I will on Monday! I am out of votes at the moment. I genuinely look forward to reading new work from you, and this didn't disappoint! ".....winter stretches out cool fingers to caress the weary earth..." - stunning.
    All the very best and I trust you are well,
    Ben

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