adrift in a good dream, in silent white
far from the madding din in spellbound snow
in gusts, on this light-as-a-feather night
floating ... in the mystic spirit bright
the moon and stars confer a lantern glow
adrift in a good dream, in silent white
in wintry solitude – the world is right
before me, soft down quilt warms my old soul,
in gusts, on this light-as-a-feather night
each frosted bough and branch: an awesome sight
in misty breath and breezes – wonderful –
adrift in a good dream, in silent white
glittered snowflakes skitter with delight
and swirl, exquisite, in the puff and blow
in gusts, on
this light-as-a-feather night
peace on earth – on this good earth – this night
a dream, a wish, a prayer to make it so ...
adrift in a good dream, in silent white
in gusts, on
this light-as-a-feather night
notes: posted
for Poets United.
On a personal note: Recently, I
was included in EnCompass V, an anthology published by The Ontario Poetry
Society [www.theontariopoetrysociety.ca], that featured the work of six, established and emerging, poets. What an honor, for me, to be included with such talented people.
TOPS (abbrev.) is a unique, “poetry-friendly place” and personally, I
have found it to be a wonderful way (for those who are interested) to
kick-start a publication record as, many of their submissions (for poetry contests and anthologies, etc) are only open to
members (in Canada and the US).
photo: Sun Peaks, BC – H. Bourke
©
2016 Wendy Bourke
this is such an exquisite winter scene...i'm envying you...here in my place our winter this year is not that much wintry and gifted us a strange Christmas, I won't say warm but not that cold too....
ReplyDeleteWinter nights are so nice. I can imagine skiing through the woods at night. I start to think about Passing through woods be Robert Frost with such a scenery ... Great job with the Villanelle.
ReplyDeleteSuch a soft villanelle...nicely done.
ReplyDeleteDreaming of the snow is better when cuddled up warm with someone else!
ReplyDeleteI always struggle during winter nights. Dreaming of peace is nice. Wish it will come true.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Wendy.
wonderful wish and everyone should strive towards it.
ReplyDeleteSuch magic in this piece..there is a stillness and sharpness to winter that is both ultra real and dream like at times..a good space to make wishes..and congratulations on your publication
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dream, Wendy. I feel as if I am in the midst of a very softly falling snow....and being surrounded by such a field of white how can everything not just be right! Let there be peace on earth. Happy New Year, Wendy.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderfully captivating villanelle :D wishing you a bright & joyous new year :D
ReplyDeletebeautiful poem like Winters night
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a beautiful ode to the snow/winterseason! I loved it! :) thank you!
ReplyDeletesuch a tranquil villanelle, floating and drifting as its subject matter. I like the refrains you've used too, they glue it together nicely
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a soft dream I found myself drifting with the snow. The use of this form gave it that extra special quality. Easy to read and feel the journey.
ReplyDeletethe winter night is so poignant
ReplyDelete"light-as-a-feather night" is especially evocative to me of a new snow that diffuses moon light through clouds. A luscious poem!
ReplyDeleteThose soft dreamy winter nights are so peaceful...love the form and rhyme!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely piece, so relaxing, and full of wonderful imagery. Makes me think of a quiet winter night.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your winter wonderland. I know nothing of that Sir of weather here in tropical Trinidad
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes in 2016
Much love...
Thanks for sharing your winter wonderland. I know nothing of that Sir of weather here in tropical Trinidad
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes in 2016
Much love...
Such a beautiful villanelle of a soft, wintry night's dream.
ReplyDeleteI love winter! This is such a wonderful form used to convey the beauty of a winter's dream. The last stanza in itself is stand alone stellar. Peace on earth...to us all.
ReplyDeleteLove this good dream about peace for the earth, nice villanelle...sounds like a whispering wind for me...
ReplyDeleteA villanelle to ring the new year in. How wonderful. I think this is my favourite of yours so far, Wendy - the form is wonderfully executed, the rhythm beautiful, one can feel the light-as-a-feather night. I especially resonate with the down quilt and "my old soul". Loved it. Happy 2016, my friend.
ReplyDeleteYes! I have to agree with Sherry... you did very well, actually Perfect write within the form (which becomes irrelevant as it should when written as an exceptional poem :-)
ReplyDeleteZQ
Beautifully done villanelle!
ReplyDeleteHow I wish to be a part of this beautiful world!
ReplyDeleteI love the close of the poem so much.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful, tranquil poem for a beautiful scene. I often feel "in wintry solitude – the world is right," too. Congrats on your publication, Wendy!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Wendy ~ Love the refraining line of:
ReplyDeletein gusts, on this light-as-a-feather night
A beautiful, cozy picture you paint here, and I love your last lines!
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