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Old Man Winter

Winter is beautiful, but it can be very harsh.

47 total reviews 
Comment from Dawn of Tomorrow
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Nice job on that one. Great descriptive writing, unfortunately makes one feel like they are in the scene. Not a pleasant thing unless you go to the last line, LOL Of course here in Colorado, springs can get pretty nasty herself.

 Comment Written 25-May-2018


reply by the author on 25-May-2018
    Hi, Dawn. thnk you form the review. I envy you. :) Bob
Comment from happykat4
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Bob,
Although I like spring and fall seasons the best, your poem vividly paints winter in its finest brutal attack of a season. I can picture the ice, snow and howling wind. The storm may be the last one for this season because mother nature is close bringing with her Spring.
Really enjoyed your poem. Kathy

 Comment Written 25-May-2018


reply by the author on 25-May-2018
    Thanks so much, Kathy. Youn are so kind to give thi piece six stars. I appreciate it. Bless you, Bob
Comment from IndianaIrish
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This is a lovely poem, Bib, full of wonderful imagery and great personification. Like this winter, it was incredibly beautiful...but incredibly too long. Mother Nature needs to be a bit more assertive. Enjoyed your poem!
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

 Comment Written 24-May-2018


reply by the author on 24-May-2018
    Thank you, Karyn. Much appreciated. :) Bob
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
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Mastery:

I love spring, too, and Old Man Winter brought us a lot more
snow this year than usual. The artwork by Helvi you chose is
perfect for your well-written poem.

Jan

 Comment Written 23-May-2018


reply by the author on 24-May-2018
    Goodto see you again,Jan. Been a long time. Thanks so much for the great reviewing. Bob
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
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Very sweet poem, Bob. I love your personification of winter with the old man and the old woman who don't seem to be fussy where their icy fingers creep down to the level of man. Clever artwork. Blessings and have a lovely day, Giddy

 Comment Written 23-May-2018


reply by the author on 23-May-2018
    Awww.You are really a sweetheart, Giddy. Thnks so much for this six and God Bless you, my friend. Bob
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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I think each season has it's own special charm. Since moving to Texas, two season, hot and hotter, I miss winter a lot. My favorite season is autumn because of the gorgeous colors. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-May-2018


reply by the author on 23-May-2018
    And thank you, Barbara. Bob
Comment from nomi338
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Blast you Bob! You just managed with skilled deft use of well conceived phrasing, to make that brutal bully Old man Winter to sound almost beautiful, artistic and even something to be admired. That takes a certain amount of undeniable skill. Congratulations.

 Comment Written 23-May-2018


reply by the author on 23-May-2018
    LOL. Yeh, I hate weinter,myself, but I figured to give the old guy his due, my friend. Thank you, Nolan. :) Bob
Comment from LateBloomer
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Hello Mastery, your poem is filled with vivid winter imagery. Of special note:

Old Man Winter's
often brutal, frigid conceptions

(Brutal is the word best to describe Old Man Winter, and his offspring, Snow, is the other four-letter word. I've come to hate winter. I no longer even like to look at snow from within the comforts of a warm home. When I hear the news reporter say snow, I just cringe. However, the splendor of spring makes me smile, and smile a lot.)

Lovely artwork choice. Good alliteration:
His breath whips through barren branches

Well done. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer



 Comment Written 23-May-2018


reply by the author on 23-May-2018
    Thanks so much, LateBloomer. I appreciate your candid reviewing. :) Bob
Comment from Larissa B
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Hi Bob. This is beautiful-- the words open up a library of imagery. So serene and beautiful, despite the words blustery and daggers. And the title bearing the word 'old'. Lol! Though you are right, as maybe most folks feel most times, winter tends to linger and drag on when everyone is sick and tired of the cold and longing desperately for spring.
Hope your favorite season is making you happy. It finally came.;))

Larissa

 Comment Written 23-May-2018


reply by the author on 23-May-2018
    Thanks so much, my friend.Yes, I have some cut lilacs on my dining room table right now. Thanks forthe reviewing. Blessings, Bob
reply by Larissa B on 24-May-2018
    Welcome, Bob. Lilacs give off such a sweet scent. Enjoy your season!:)
Comment from Artasylum
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The artwork by helvi2 is beautiful and perfect with you word. Great job and thank you so very much for the lovely, uplifting poem. As always, looking forward. yours, diana

 Comment Written 23-May-2018


reply by the author on 23-May-2018
    Thank you so much,Di. I appreciate you and your time. Bob