Mystified I see the changing of the sky, Longingly I stare quietly and softly sigh, Storms of winter has gathered overhead Brimming my bosom with a chilling dread. Winter's icy window has opened wide Painting the sleepy-eyed countryside In paler shades of shimmering white, Glossing over autumn's blazing bright. Thunderclaps over mountain snowcaps Sound over valleys in lily-white wraps, Winds whistle and whine through trees Swaying wildly in winter's early freeze. The season changed from autumn rain To snowfalls winter has beautifully lain As the amber of autumn fluttered away Grooming the land for a lavish display. Winter's beauty has come home to me And found me downhearted and lonely, The scenery is a curios dreamlike treat But this season is harshly bittersweet. The land lies in a downy quilt of white, Tonight I'll take no comfort by firelight As the chilled lonesome day passes by I'll stare at the flames wondering why. I watched the seasons entwine then change, I waited as my existence began to rearrange From one of happiness to one of a dark view, While I watched and waited, longing for you. Through autumn's mist and winter's kiss The warmth of your embrace I've missed, Wintertime has come and you're still gone And I think by next spring I'll still be alone. ©Written by: Kenneth J. Ellison 11-11-07 Return   Poetry By Ken Guestbook   Email Ken To send this page to someone