Lying awake in the dark, while all the world is asleep
dreaming under blankets of white, drifting away in the deep
reflections gaze back from the frozen eyes of the lake
the wind sweeps the trees, howling, the music leaves make
when what you've whispered to me, went so far in soothing this soul
a sweet tender release, allowing me to surrender control
as delicate as the snow balancing on a branch
stirring my passion, an unrehearsed avalanche
to lose myself and fade away in twilight
how I feel as you fall over me like the night
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (11)
This is wonderfully-written, with such beautiful imagery. I like the mix of nature and love, particularly in “stirring my passion, an unrehearsed avalanche”. Well done😊 Good luck in the challenge!
Lovely work Kelli! 😊👍
Beautiful. That last line gave me goosebumps. Really stunning 🤍
This was so stunningly gorgeous! Absolutely loved it!
Fabulous!!! Love it!!!💕❤️❤️
Beautiful descriptions of a lovely scene, even better when read as a metaphor.
Wow, Kelli, you've sure started off the year with a whole lot of great writing! Another awesome piece!
Nice
Beautiful piece, once again. Well done, my friend.
Excellent work. You are one of the finest poets on Vocal-Media. Everything you write is quality.
It works so well, very good!