I sit beside the hearth fire of your words,
A temporary light by feelings heard.
Beyond the dark rim, winter's killing fields
Encroach upon a heart by memory sealed.
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Words warm the heart and paint woundrously. So beautiful. 10
dear sandraji, sun will set everyday... but your poetic sun will never......
Sandra, this poem is perfection, love the imagery and warm gentleness of your words. Cindy
Your sunset's song is a most wonderful piece Sandra, lovely words. Best wishes, Andrew x
An amazing piece of write. I enjoyed reading this beautiful work.
There are colourful images in your words and mellifluous music in the way they flow. I absolutely love this piece. Thanks for sharing your wonderful gift. Take care
I'm with Ben on this one. Several meanings, but only one that is sad. This should be published....it is that good. A song of images only you could write! ! xxElysabeth
I admire your intertwining images and thoughts as well as selection of just the right words, all so successfully done which provides much more imbedded meanings to uncover.
I'm there. I'll start the fire and put on a pan of cocoa. I'll pour you a cup. Would you like marshmallows?
your words have painted a glorious sunset with such beautiful imagry and comparisons of snow and time which continues into the seasons and future with past memories, , blessings..Cecil
Beauty and loss are often somehow intertwined in memory... I love sitting at the hearthfire of your words, Sandra. Esther xx
The first stanza of this is quite simply one of the best I've ever read, the second is typical of your unusual view of things. A great poem. Patrick
‘…Time like a brave old rooftop slants with snow, /Pictures the elegance of far ago, …’ Excellent portrayal of Time…ever read….thanks Ma’am for sharing…loved it much Voted 10++ Ms. Nivedita UK