Of winter's lifeless world each tree
Now seems a perfect part;
Yet each one holds summer's secret
Deep down within its heart.

Charles G. Stater

Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments,
embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.

John Boswell

One kind word can warm three winter months.

~Japanese Proverb

This time of the year has come early here, so I thought I might bring back this lovely thread to add some beauty to it all.



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Robert Bateman

Winter has officially arrived.
Enjoy all the beauty that comes with the season,
and bundle up for the cold.

Love,
Sue.

Every mile is two in winter.
~George Herbert

Enjoy the walk with the Cherokee.

Thank you for bringing back this post.
many parts of the world have been severely affected by this winter, however, we have been very lucky in this part of the continent. We have had very nice weather so far.


Winter came down to our home one night
Quietly pirouetting in on silvery-toed slippers of snow,
And we, we were children once again.

~Bill Morgan, Jr.

This makes me think of the story of "The Snow Queen."

Birds on the branches
In the evening darkness-
Can they find berries?

Sasabune (contemporary)



Now that winter is here, it has its amazing and pure beauty, but also its many hardships.

...In summer when I passed the place
I had to stop and lift my face;
A bird with an angelic gift
Was singing in it sweet and swift..

Robert Frost

...From my advantage on a hill
I judged that such a crystal chill
Was only adding frost to snow
As gilt to gold that wouldn't show...

Robert Frost