Berries festooning shrubs, hedges and trees,
Crimson and scarlet in profusion they cluster.
And stay hanging on as the winds start to bluster,
These fruits, to the birds, all hunger appease.
With red-blooded richness, they welcome the season
Of ice and deep snow, so frozen and cold.
Resisting all efforts to relinquish their hold,
Whatever the trial, whatever the reason.
In bunches suspended they glisten in sunlight,
As if they’d been polished to a brilliant shine.
A delectable sight this panorama of carmine,
Against winter’s background, so glitteringly white.
Excellent poem Ernestine! Very descriptive write of the wonders of nature! (10) ! ! Thad
Ernestine at her very best, wonderful imagery and a real gem. Love, Andrew xx
Wonderful winter warming, a festive sight to behold, Ernestine...you're a little wonder your-self! ! Thankyou for this brilliant picture in words Take care Love duncan X
Glorious poem Ernestine - the carmine and white dazzle, the envelope stanza quatrain form is perfect and the lyrical, festive atmosphere would gladden the most melancholy heart. One of your best. love, Allie xxxx
Somehow your intelligent description makes for a vivacious yet serene poem. One to read time and again. t x
I like this one for many reasons, Ernestine. The clever way you made it rhyme without losing any of the detail, the picture it conjured up in my mind, and ofcourse your trademark use of colour. This is the best poem I have read this evening. Top marks. Love, Fran xxx
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Striking landscape of red and white. Around about January when winter has firmly sets its teeth, those pretty dabs of color are life-savers.