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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

OLD DECEMBER


by Benjamin F. Leggett
  (photos taken during a December snow in 2010)
With snowy locks December stands


'Mid sleet and storm; his wasted hands
A frosty scepter grasp and hold;


His frame is bent, his limbs are old;


His bearded lips are iced and pale;


He shivers in the winter gale.


Come then, O day of warm heart-cheer,


Make glad the waste and waning year,
While old December shivering goes

To rest beneath the drifted snows!





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4 comments:

  1. AngelaTue Dec 24, 04:12:00 PM

    Thanks for another year.
    Your posts are always something I look forward to.
    Wishing you much love and laughter for Christmas,
    and the bright, shiny New Year. Hugs.....Angela

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  2. BrigWed Dec 25, 01:20:00 AM

    Hugs across the miles ol friend, may the Blessings of Christmas be yours.

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  3. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"Wed Dec 25, 01:58:00 AM

    "His bearded lips are iced and pale"? Sounds like me when I worked on the farm! have a good Christmas, Sue and Larry. It was great to meet you both this year and hope it won't be long till next time.

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  4. QuinnWed Dec 25, 09:56:00 AM

    Lovely photos, Sue! Quite a grim (written) picture of December, but to be honest, February is the one I always worry about.
    Here, our recent 1.5 feet of snow has nearly vanished after 2 very warm days, but it is now very cold again...8F last time I looked. The prediction is cold but open for several days, and I'm beginning to wonder if I have time to fetch more lumber for a project before the next big snow. Such topsy-turvy weather!
    Happy Christmas to you and yours :)

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