Frost upon a window pane
Obscures a view of the mundane
And paints instead a vivid scene
Of forests cool in ice blue sheen.
And though the frost, in melting, will
Erase all trace of forests ... still,
It is for now a lovely view
No matter that it is not true.
2021
(from the book Discoveries In The Dark by Doris Potter)
© Doris Potter
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Lovely poem. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Flighty. :-)
DeleteMost excellent. The frost will return soon enough, but let’s enjoy this weather while we are able.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anvilcloud. You are right about enjoying this weather, What a treat for late October. :-)
DeleteWe don't generally get such heavy frosts.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, yes, it shows a lovely view.
Thank you messymimi. :-)
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