Under the greenwood tree Who loves to lie with me, And turn his merry note Unto the sweet bird’s throat, Come hither, come hither, come hither: Here shall he see No enemy But winter and rough weather. Who doth ambition shun, And loves to live i’ the sun, Seeking the food he eats, And pleas’d [...]

Snow in March Errant snowflakes cling To black slumbering branches – The final showdown This poem was written/submitted by Melanie Bartelt.

Branches curve downward Under heavy snow blankets – Winter wonderland! This poem was written/submitted by Melanie Bartelt.

Soft white flakes rain down From the thick grey sky-cushions – Sweet snowy Sunday This poem was written/submitted by Melanie Bartelt.

White snowy layer Caked on thin green twigs, amidst Sits black bird – contrast This poem was written/submitted by Melanie Bartelt.

Avalanche descends, White wave plowing away all In its direct path This poem was written/submitted by Melanie Bartelt.

Snow sleeps peacefully Sparkling in the sunlight, a Blanket of diamonds This poem was written/submitted by Melanie Bartelt.

Raining from heaven Frozen white crystalline tears In age-old splendor This poem was written/submitted by Melanie Bartelt.

Sleep now, O sleep now, O you unquiet heart! A voice crying “Sleep now” Is heard in my heart. The voice of the winter Is heard at the door. O sleep, for the winter Is crying “Sleep no more.” My kiss will give peace now And quiet to your heart — – Sleep on in [...]

Earth’s winter cometh And I being part of all And sith the spirit of all moveth in me I must needs bear earth’s winter Drawn cold and grey with hours And joying in a momentary sun, Lo I am withered with waiting till my spring cometh! Or crouch covetous of warmth O’er scant-logged ingle blaze, [...]