A Winter, A Spring

[Elona Katya]

A night falls darkly - there, now here,
And heads bow heavy, eyelids sting.
Our hearts are dry, our souls are drear
As cold and distant death bells ring.

We tremble 'neath our cloak of fear,
And none dare speak and none dare sing
Not e'en a dirge. And not a tear
Is left to weep. O help us! Bring

An end to life, for no one here
Is strong enough for suffering.
There is no hope, there is no cheer.
Gone, gone forever is our king.

But hark! What is that sound we hear?
It fills the cave, this whispering
So unlike human voice. Now clear
Resounds the beat of angel wing.

Now lifts the night, now flies our fear,
Now winter's ice is shattering.
Now - silent, sudden - He is here!
And sings the morning, flow'rs the spring!

[76vinicius]

beautiful. quite an inspiring poem.

[Elona Katya]

Thank you, 76vinicius! You are encouraging. Blessings to you.

[JayBee]

ah the promise of spring to gladden our souls after winter. well done.

[Elona Katya]

Thank you, JB!

[turtleflyer]

As I was reading I was imagining this is is exactly how the followers of Jesus felt after His death and after His resurrection. The winter of fear; the spring of victory. Thanks for a wonderful offering.

[Elona Katya]

Thanks, Turtleflyer. Everyone has been very encouraging. I'm so glad you could imagine Christ's followers feeling exactly what I was writing. That was my hope.

[henryhhanson]

Your rhythm is good and imagery effective. "Gone, gone . . ." summarized the despair. Well done. I'm not sure about the winter-spring imagery you bring in for the first time in the last stanza. Is there other imagery you could use? Perhaps just make the last stanza a couplet instead of a quatrain. I think it would be just as effective. On the other hand, after a hard winter -- which I relate to this year -- spring is a welcome, hopeful, cheerful image. Thank you for sharing your poem.

HHH

[Elona Katya]

Thank you for taking the time to comment, HHH. Thanks for the encouragement. I will keep your suggestions in mind. Blessings on your writing.

[lynnmosher]

I reiterate what others have said...it is inspiring, good rhythm, and effective imagery. I, too, can imagine the disciples' feelings. Be encouraged. Well done!

[Elona Katya]

Thanks so much, Lynn. You are an encourager. I'm so glad you could imagine the disciples' feelings. I know I would have been as fearful - if not more - than they. What a wonderful, gracious Lord we have, to love us as we are! Again, thanks for being a blessing.

[ellenjames]

Wonderful, poem!

That's how it happened! Dark, dismal, seemingly no hope.
Then celestial light entering the tomb and bringing Christ
out victorious. The spring we enjoy is a minute reflection
of what that glorious day.

Great writing, Elona Katya! Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,

Bertha
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