57 thoughts on “Dark #Winter”

1. Hi Balroop, it is lovely to see you with these poems. Wishing you fortitude for 2024 💖🤗

   1. Thank you Robbie.

2. A very beautiful poignant poem. Sadness but beauty.

   1. Thanks.

3. Balroop, powerful poems that capture the oppressive and suffocating darkness of winter. I love the simile of the winter wind as it ‘hisses like venomous viper’. Very striking!

   1. Thank you Annika.

4. Wishing you to see the snowdrops, Balroop.
   A Blessed New Year!

   1. Thanks Pat.

5. Balroop, your masterly description of winter and darkness within is so strong. Last one carrying
   Hope in its softness. So powerful. 🕯.
   Miriam

   1. Thanks Miriam.

6. Deep and profound poem Balroop.

   1. Thanks Kamal.

      1. Welcome dear Balroop 🤗🤗

7. You portrayed the winter sadness very well in these poems. Thankfully we have the promise of Spring to keep us going.

   1. Thanks Darlene.

8. These poems touch my heart with their sadness. So beautifully written, Balroop. Take care.

   1. Thank you for your love and support Priscilla.

9. This is so touching. I’m so happy I read this. Your writing is just beautiful.

   1. Thank you.

10. You capture the somber darkness vividly, Balroop. I can feel it in my bones. I hope that as the light returns, it brings you peace. Hugs, my friend. ❤

    1. Thank you Diana.

11. This draws me into the winter experience!

    1. Thank you Annette.

12. Poignant and beautiful poems, Balroop. Your pain is still raw. Sending hugs and love to you. Always nice to see your poetry in my inbox. xo

    1. Thanks Lisa, trying to find solace in the darkness of my words.

13. You do an excellent job on showing a lifeless landscape that the living wish to flee from. {{{HUGS}}} One day at a time…

    1. Thank you Lisa. 🤗

       1. You’re welcome.

14. This is beautiful. Happy New Year — and hugs.

    1. Thank you.

15. Each stanza is gorgeous, Balroop! I love the imagery and alliteration.

    Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
    http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

    1. Thank you Yvette.

16. Your poem certainly sums up our winter at the moment… Thank you for coming back to us with such lovely words.. ♥♥

    1. Thank you Sally, trying to find solace in poetry.

       1. ♥♥

17. Your words paint the winter landscape beautifully. (K)

    1. Thank you.

18. Lovely poems! Happy New Year to you and yours ❣️

    1. Thank you.

19. Balroop, your haiku sequence masterfully captures the harsh beauty of winter, weaving together vivid imagery and poignant emotions. The chosen kigo words add depth to each verse, creating a symphony of nature’s elements. Wonderful work! ❄️🌲

    ~David

    1. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt reflections David. 🤗

20. Blessings and comfort to you in this new year, dear. 💜

    1. Thank you Bela.

21. cold light casts shadows/birds snuggle and hide/darkness draws nearer: I love this trio. Thanks, Balroop. Hope you realize there’s so much comfort in your words. Be well, dear Balroop. You are the light you reflect. blessings.

    1. Thank you so much for your love and support Selma. 🤗

22. Your poems touch the heart, Balroop. The sadness is palpable, but so is hope. ❤️

    1. Thank you Gwen.

23. Your haiku series captures the poignant beauty of winter. I always enjoy your imagery, Balroop. It’s as if I’m seeing through your eyes. 💜

    1. Thank you for the encouraging words, dear friend. 🤗

       1. You’re most welcome. Sending you big hugs! xx

24. Wonderful imagery – I really shuddered with the venomous snakes …
    💞Suzanne

    1. Thank you Suzanne.

25. I love the line, “cold light casts shadows ”

    I was watching a masterclass episode by Billy Collins and he comically said, “poets get paid to pay attention to the weather and little animals. Someone needs to keep an eye on these things, you know?” It made me laugh. Your poem reminds me of that.

    1. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and bringing a smile along with them.

       1. Of course! ❤

26. I like your poetry style!

    1. Thank you.

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