Old Man Winter
A season of life for Old Man Winter26 total reviews
Comment from Thal1959
Very well done, I'm sorry I missed the contest voting period - but I am glad you won. This is composed very elegantly and creatively. I remember an old cartoon where the underground gnomes are working to pump colors through the roots of flowers to announce springtime - but old man winter kept blowing frigid air as best he could before relenting.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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Very well done, I'm sorry I missed the contest voting period - but I am glad you won. This is composed very elegantly and creatively. I remember an old cartoon where the underground gnomes are working to pump colors through the roots of flowers to announce springtime - but old man winter kept blowing frigid air as best he could before relenting.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm so happy that you enjoyed this piece. It was a fun challenge to work on in a short period of time... Thank you again for the great review! Have have a wonderful evening!
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You're welcome, Mimi - it was my pleasure.
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
But then at last his time will come
When Old Man Winter's days are done
With one last breath, a chill he'll blare
While Spring looms dancing in the air
"Goodnight, dear friends," he's heard to cheer
It's past my bedtime... til next year!"
Its easy to see why you won, beautifully written and presented, well done love Meia xx
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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But then at last his time will come
When Old Man Winter's days are done
With one last breath, a chill he'll blare
While Spring looms dancing in the air
"Goodnight, dear friends," he's heard to cheer
It's past my bedtime... til next year!"
Its easy to see why you won, beautifully written and presented, well done love Meia xx
Comment Written 08-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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Hi, Meia! Thank you so very much for the lovely review and comments! It was a fun challenge to write and am so happy that you enjoyed! Have a wonderful evening!
Comment from Liberty Justice
No wonder you one first place with a high number of votes and beat me. This photo is magnificent and your poem filled with lovely personifications of nature's glories and metaphors of Old Man Winter's duties. WRITE & TELL me where you got your photos. lol liberty justice
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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No wonder you one first place with a high number of votes and beat me. This photo is magnificent and your poem filled with lovely personifications of nature's glories and metaphors of Old Man Winter's duties. WRITE & TELL me where you got your photos. lol liberty justice
Comment Written 08-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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Thank you so much for the great review and lovely comments! I actually was looking for some artwork and decided to try the internet... I searched for "Old Man Winter" on Pinterest and found this one. I thought it worked really well for the poem I'd written - especially with the blue and white contrasting colors! Thank you again for the great review - am so glad that you enjoyed!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I think I prefer him when he's sleeping! A sparkling and chilling cold write with a winter wonderland picturesque scene. An atmospheric write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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I think I prefer him when he's sleeping! A sparkling and chilling cold write with a winter wonderland picturesque scene. An atmospheric write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 08-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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Hi, Dolly! Thank you so much for the great review and wonderful comments! So glad you enjoyed! Have a beautiful day!
Comment from marybell1
I really enjoyed reading your poem "Old Man Winter". You rhymed it well and chose a beautiful picture. (A pleasure to read).
All the best.
Marybell1.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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I really enjoyed reading your poem "Old Man Winter". You rhymed it well and chose a beautiful picture. (A pleasure to read).
All the best.
Marybell1.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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Hi, Marybell! Thank you so very much for the wonderful review and comments! It was a fun challenge and I'm so happy that you enjoyed! Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
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You are most welcome.
Marybell1
Comment from June Sargent
Can see why this poem was a winner! You painted a wonderful picture of ol' man winter having two sides to his personality. Although we do deal with the occasional blizzard here in New England, it's also very peaceful to see snowflakes floating by our windows when we're inside sipping hot chocolate. Well done.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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Can see why this poem was a winner! You painted a wonderful picture of ol' man winter having two sides to his personality. Although we do deal with the occasional blizzard here in New England, it's also very peaceful to see snowflakes floating by our windows when we're inside sipping hot chocolate. Well done.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2017
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Thank you so very much for the wonderful review and comments! It was great fun to write and am so very happy that you enjoyed! Have a beautiful day!
Comment from Irish Rain
I can certainly see why this won first place, it is quite magnificent!! I love both sides of winter, the wild and terrible, and the softly beautiful. This was a treat!! Blessings...
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2017
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I can certainly see why this won first place, it is quite magnificent!! I love both sides of winter, the wild and terrible, and the softly beautiful. This was a treat!! Blessings...
Comment Written 06-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2017
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Hi, Irish! Thank you so very much for the wonderful review and comments! I'm so very happy that you enjoyed this piece! It was a fun one to put together in a short period of time! Have a wonderful evening!
Comment from For better for verse
This is a really great piece of writing and a very worthy contest winner. It sums up this wonderful season we call winter so well.
Great description, good rhyme and a really clever and well put together piece of writing.
Great job......well done.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2017
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This is a really great piece of writing and a very worthy contest winner. It sums up this wonderful season we call winter so well.
Great description, good rhyme and a really clever and well put together piece of writing.
Great job......well done.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2017
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review and your lovely comments! I am so happy that you enjoyed! Have a wonderful evening!
Comment from Dean Kuch
Well, it's pretty easy to see why this won the contest, Mimi.
Not only is this well rhymed, metered and tells a good tale, it demonstrates a perfect form of personification while doing so.
Presented in two ten line stanzas, one octave, and a sestet, or six-line stanza, it reads smoothly regardless and the differing length in stanzas help to keep if from being monotonous.
Excellent work, Mimi, and congratulations on your well deserved win.
~Dean
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2017
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Well, it's pretty easy to see why this won the contest, Mimi.
Not only is this well rhymed, metered and tells a good tale, it demonstrates a perfect form of personification while doing so.
Presented in two ten line stanzas, one octave, and a sestet, or six-line stanza, it reads smoothly regardless and the differing length in stanzas help to keep if from being monotonous.
Excellent work, Mimi, and congratulations on your well deserved win.
~Dean
Comment Written 06-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2017
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Hi, Dean! Thank you for this wonderful review and such lovely comments! I've only written a couple of new things since my recent retirement and this particular writing contest challenge peeked my interest! I am so very happy that you enjoyed!
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You're very welcome, Mimi.
~Dean :)
Comment from RodG
I like how you have described Old Man Winter with two sides to his personality, like a real person. And you let him address the reader directly. A most deserving winner. Congratulations. Rod
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2017
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I like how you have described Old Man Winter with two sides to his personality, like a real person. And you let him address the reader directly. A most deserving winner. Congratulations. Rod
Comment Written 06-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2017
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Thank you so very much for the wonderful review and am so happy that you liked my addressing the two sides of Old Man Winter's personality! It was certainly a fun challenge to put together in a short period of time! So happy that you enjoyed!